Leylah Fernandez gives an on-court interview following the final of the 2021 US Open.
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The 2021 US Open main draw runs from August 30 - September 12 in New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The tournament takes place for the 141st time and is the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. Dominic Thiem is the men’s singles defending champion but has withdrawn following an injury. Naomi Osaka is the women’s singles defending champion and will be aiming to claim the title for the third time in four years. Meanwhile, No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic looks to complete the calendar Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon already this year. Should the Serbian lift the title here for the fifth time, he will also overtake Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to become the first-ever man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. With full capacity crowds back again, it’s time for the greatest return!
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Apart from the brilliant play and the talent of these two teen world class tennis players, their emotional maturity is also amazing, beyond their ages.
Yes, their maturity level as teenagers is exceptional!
Fernandez is obviously not emotionally mature. Her entitled complaining, crying, finger-pointing antics saying her opponent was buying time, to a top official right in front of an injured Radacanu was like watching a 10 years old entitled brat.
@@susanne9680 have you ever been in a situation that's even close to being in a final at the US open? Maybe you should take that emotional stress into consideration. There a lot jealousy in your words. That's for sure. And jealousy has to be earned...
@@Niesy74 I doubt she has, but you cant use excuses to justify if someone actually does something wrong. Fernandez was a bit immature at times during the match, and you can't deny that
@@susanne9680 Alright lets not start with the shaming being critical and the bullying every time we see something thats not right! Being 18 years old and making it to the final in a grand slam is once in life time is overwhelming. If did what she did maybe it was wrong and at 19 you dont expect for young lady to be emotionally mature. Regarding Raducanu yes she voluntarily slid and scraped her shin and it doesnt take 5 min to put a band aid on take a break resetting etccc. These are teenagers just starting with their careers at the elite level we have to support them and wish them the best.
How very touching for Leylah to remember 9/11. That was lovely. New York and the whole world has your back. Both of you in fact. Tennis came back to life today.
YES ..THANK YOU FROM BOTH PLAYERS. 💕
How could she not remember it? They had a commemoration before the match and 9/11 was printed on the court.
I thought it was a cheap shot from her. Using 9/11 to try and win the crowd over more. Comparing losing a tennis match to such a terrible event.
@@d283jdsk2 there’s nice people out there u know ...
How can you not cry in her speech. What a humble young lady. Resilient as New York. Love from the Philippines.
That's the only reason she lost because of the pinoys fans that claims she's their.The best of all Leylah thanks the USA and Canada fans...Not even once any of US hears anything about philippines at all.Hopefully the pinoys fans just support her as she's the 100% proud Canadians,maybe she can win title..... Please please don't claim what is not yours pinoys
@@Nasir1969 that's just ignorant. She's representing Canada but she is not 100% Canadian. She's Ecuadorian-Filipino by genetic heritage. Canadian by citizenship. Nobody's claiming anyone. You are just plain ignorant.
@@Nasir1969 what the fcck are you saying? He didn't claim too that leyla is a Filipino he just say "love you from the Philippines" are you dumb?
Weren’t every humble when Emma cut her knee lol
@@Nasir1969 You have poor reading comprehension. He didn’t claim her. Read back. He just said “love from the PH”. Everybody can show love and support anywhere in the world for this Canadian girl.
Both, had a great tournament run, they beat the top players, also Olympic medalist, they are both amazing players, Thank you for some great unforgettable matches young ladies, both awesome.
Well said...
Can they be fearless and play like they have no expectation to beat these top 10 players? No. Consciousness is established. No more freebie. Remember about Emma shock at recent Wimbledon due to pressure?
VIVA the immigrants girls, congratulations to them both. Fathers and mothers from China, Romania, Ecuador, Philippine.
Uuuh? No? Emma played one top 5 player, leihlah played 6 former or present top 5 players of the world!
True, Leyla beat a bronze medalist and Emma a gold, wow
Well Leylah having said, one more thing: Recognizing the 9/11 and pointing our the resilience of the NY over 20 years, That got me , this young lady should be proud of her accomplishment , no doubt she's going places!!
VIVA the immigrants girls, congratulations to them both. Fathers and mothers from China, Romania, Ecuador, Philippine.
100% agree. I was wondering if anyone would bring up 9/11, and how could it be done without sounding crass or corny, yet Leyla was clear-headed enough to come up with such a classy comment. Mature beyond her years. And with that said; well done Emma!
it was a calculated speach to win the crowd, to compare her loss of a tennis match to 911 is crass, she was a sore loser who tried to steal Emma's thunder , she lost that is it.
I thought it was a cheap shot. Using 9/11 to win over the crowd.
You think she needed to win the crowd over? Did you not watch the game? As for stealing Emma's thunder, don't be silly. They had a long hug at the end of the game, she congratulated Emma in her speech, and they shared a chuckle with Emmma's comments at the end. Amazing how people can see things so differently. I wonder why.
I love the way she interviews, it's so innocent yet inspiring.
help the poor in Romania
@@Sportliveonline why don’t you help the poor around the world?
Her integrity is amazing.
@@Sportliveonline I will be willing to help the poor in general but first I need to lift myself out of poverty. The pandemic got me. I figure I will be able to help out again at some point, hopefully, sooner than later. I have been to Romania by the way, in Transylvania, it was beautiful. Leylah isn't Romanian, Emma has a Romanian father, her mother and father are both in finance, I suspect they may help out sooner than I will be able to do that but I will remember your request. I feel the time will come when I can do that very thing. Maybe we can match our donations and give together. Be patient.
That complain during Emma's injury was disappointing
You never like seeing anyone lose such a great match. Hats off to Layla for being a great competitor. Congrats to Emma for winning the championship.
VIVA the immigrants girls, congratulations to them both. Fathers and mothers from China, Romania, Ecuador, Philippine.
Wish there could have been a draw. They are two decent outstanding human beings. So glad tennis has gained such talent.
@@laverite6427 Tá. The barriers is Just a geopolitics issues!
@@laverite6427 wrong
@@laverite6427 But they aren't immigrants. Leylah Fernandez was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, so she's Canadian by birth. Emma Raducanu was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and holds British and Canadian citizenship. So again, a Canadian by birth, still Canadian, and hardly an immigrant for just moving to another part of the Queen's realm at age 2. Maybe both of them can claim that their parents were immigrants, but neither of them are. That's one of the great things about the Americas, is that like 90% of us, all of us other than the few who are like pure American Indian or other indigenous people, we all go back to somewhere else, all over the globe.
The way she was so composed and articulate with her words given her loss, that interview was a grand slam.
Wow, Leylah just got the hearts of New York at the end of her speech.
Political speech
PR b/shit. Same as her Statue of Liberty salute after every point won. Working the crowd.
@@5mini5 agree
@@ilanplazola1715 Same here.
Leylah's a fighter. She'll definitely be back next year. ❤🇨🇦
Do u want to wage on this?
Nah. Are you kidding? Leylah to come back? No. She is for pensions. How much wit in one sentence. He is 19 years old and to return. I'm stunned
Hi Lexi
I will root for her
There's three more gramd slams before the next US open. Who's to say Leyla won't win at least one of those ?
Love both of them as they bring a breathe of fresh air to WTA. Too bad there had to be a runner up! Congrats to both to making it to the finals and are still winners! 👏👏👏👏👏
VIVA the immigrants girls, congratulations to them both. Fathers and mothers from China, Romania, Ecuador, Philippine.
That’s what sport is. THere is always a runner up lol
@@laverite6427 canada made this possible, love canada love countries which treated immigrants well.
@@laverite6427 hear hear!! When there are solid family and team behind both of them, both girls have seized the opportunities and shone. Well done to both. So refreshing to see new blood on the courts. Kindness, generosity, gratitude, tenacity and respect ooze out of these two beautifully brought up girls. Well done to the parents!
That's sport, but what matters is how U handle defeat with graciousness and class, and Leylah was superb, it shows her character and it's awesome. As far as I'm concerned Tennis is the winner to have two amazingly talented and classy ambassadors for the sport. Fed and Rafa has been carrying the torch for a while, it's now Emma and Leylah's turn
19 years old, thoughtful, intelligent, graceful... same with Emma. This was one of the best speeches. We've seen so many spoiled brats in the last years, if you guys keep that level and demeanor up, tennis in general has a great future.
If she was intelligent enough, she wouldnt make any complaint about the mto
Having class & being mature for 19, very hard qualities to find today in young people…nice to find it with this young lady at the US Open, well done!
Having class and being mature is hard to find today in people of ALL ages. Just turn on the news...... but on Leylah yes we both agree!
She is very mature at her age. That's a rarity of today's teenagers.
What was talking to the official about after Emma cut her knee?
@@redlavish7027 it was a longer delay than she felt it should have been. While I get that Emma needed attention and couldn't be playing bleeding all over the court, I do understand how that break disrupted Leylah's rally. I don't think it would have meant she could have won the match however. She might have taken the game but Emma was always going to win that match. Tennis is as much a mental game as it is physical.
@@soundtreks Analyzing the points played previously, Leylah had many 7 points against the Profis, whereas Emma had always the same with the highest of 6 Points. I think she was so exhausted already after competing with the top Players earlier. With the No. of Fans and Friends she won at this US Open worldwide, that is , I think already a big WIN.
What I love about this comment section is almost everyone praising both Leylah and Emma instead of the usual 1 sided comment. It’s a win win for tennis this year whichever way you look at it.
Really hard to decide who I support more! They are both so talented and have such bright futures!!
Same here 😀
Same here. It’s a joy and heartbreak for either win or lose. WTA is finally exciting again for a looooooong time
Love them both
well in this you can't help but root for the local north American to win the US open but they're both incredible
As a Brit I couldn't choose between Emma and Layleh either as both were so brilliant!
What a gracious, intelligent & mature young lady esp the 9-11 tribute, wow!
Not only is she a great tennis player but man can she give speeches. I can already see all the commercials she’ll be doing along with Emma. Both are so incredible.
She’s an impressive young woman in all aspects. Hope she keeps having great results. Amazing tournament she had to say the least.
Feel her pain, that such a young girl has such mature attitude shows how much pain she’s gone through. Now you can become more like a person at your age. Life is not long enough to be wasted but hope she would be relaxed and enjoy this great achievement than thinking of winning next time. In life, becoming a winner is not taking one and only position.
Leylah’s speech is epic. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Could you imagine she remembered to say that after being devastated and in tears after losing the US Open final? Ms. Fernandez can never be more clutch than that.
What an amazing ambassador for Canada!. Such wisdom and poise for someone so young. You have made all Canada so proud!🇨🇦🥰
Heads Up Layla Fernandez Come Back Stronger
i came into this finals in full support of Leylah. now, i love them both!! the future of tennis is bright indeed!!!!
2:44 Best moment of the tournament. Brought me to tears.
What an amazing personality she has! Such on-court brilliance and off-court grace is almost a rare combination to come by. May she go a long, long way.
Thanks for speaking such lovely, heartfelt words to New Yorkers and to America as a whole on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. You filled the void left by our feckless politicians.
Well played Leylah! You gave your all and you played some terrific tennis!
I used to consider Osaka the future face of women's tennis. I used to consider Gauff the future face of women's tennis. Now, I have no doubt that Emma and Leylah WILL be the future face of women's tennis. Leylah Fernandez is my NEW favorite now. I just love her demeanor, grit, and of course, that smile...
Osaka is annoying af, the way she talks in an upward tone sentences. Brrrr annoying. Gauf may still mature in a few years. Let her play doubles for now
Osaka is still the future of women tennis, she is still top ranking tennis players and nobody has reached that level consistently yet. Don't forget Naomi started all bubbly and full of energy aswell when she was 18. Wait till the press and social media gets done with these ladies, they will get depressed too. The circus is only just starting....
@@bartholomewlyons I am still not convinced about Gauff yet. Something about her that irks me.
These two young ladies have done more to unite our broken country than any politician or government agency. So proud of them both. Congratulations !
First of all I can’t believe anybody would put a thumbs down to this video.Leylah exhibited a lot of poise and class, while managing to still make her competitive nature known. I wish her all the success in the world. Bravo Ms. Fernandez.👏🏽
The Brits would !
Probably because of the cringe. It’s hard to listen to.
Her on court interview could not have been easy. She carried herself extremely well. I'm sure she will be a strong player to contend with from now on. Certainly a strong personality.
We cheer for you, Leylah. What an outstanding young lady you are!
To have such maturity at that age is amazing. What she said about NY was so moving.
They both are so intelligent and well-spoken young women! I could never stand there in front of the world and speak with that kind of composure after playing my heart out and being drained by such a physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting day.
I can 😎
What a lovely personality this young lady has.
Bravo Leylah ! considering your tough road to the finals, your're an inspiration and a champion in your own ritgh. The whole country, from coast to coast, is proud of you.
A true sportswoman and inspiration; this young woman has the heart of a champion - pure class.
She took me on an emotionak roller-coaster over two weeks... Why do I feel like it will take me longer to get over it than her? When does she play next?
Leylah u deserves to be a champion.what a speech. U make us cry.
What a lovely, intelligent well spoken young lady. All of Canada is so proud of you ! 🇨🇦❤️😍
Im so sad to see her cry :( I hope she uses this loss to improve her tennis more and fight fight fight! She’s gone through so many struggles financially and emotionally, and I know she has soooo much more potential than what we saw
She’ll be back
She cried because the crowd loves her, not because she lost.
She is a fighter and the path of a fighter is filled with pitfalls and disappointment.
She was so jolly and happy in the beginning before the match and seeing her heartbroken after is sad to watch
She was crying and moaning when Emma cut her knee lol. She wanted blood to be spilling over the court.
It’s so tough to choose one .. you both rock ❤️❤️
You're right
You don't have to choose. Support them both ❤️
@@salvadoroars support them in a single match how it's possible
Not really tough. Just support the one who has class and not a drama queen.
Yeah well said
Congratulations Leylah! Virtual hug from the Philippines, we love you!
I love Leylah. She's such a personality! You'll get your slams, dahling! We're behind you!
Leyla, you've been amazing in the remark about New York and you managed to take the attention from you to resilience of New York.
Amazing young lady, all the great players she beat to get into the final, and a very touching family story, bravo Leylah
Amazing Leylah on and off the court...if it is any consolation at all you've got an elite company in Novak Djokovic...worthy finalists and darlings of the crowd.
It’s just great and amazing to hear the two of them speak on this stage with so much maturity despite their young age.
I will be rooting for Leylah from here on.. ❤️❤️
Leylah, I am always emotional listening to you...you are an inspiration...doors are always open for another chance for you! What a lovely lady your parents raised! With all your interviews, they all contained thoughtful wisdom.
Congrats to both! I would have been cheering for Leylah had she been facing anyone else, but there were no losers today. Fact. Amazing performance and 100% will win a major v.soon. Touching speech 👏
Congratulations to both of you, you both did so well to get to the finals. Very hard to do an interview when you’ve lost but you handled it better than some of the more experienced people. Lovely comment at the end for New York.
Class, eloquence, and appreciation for two young beautiful ladies. Ironic that both non-US but they have more appreciation for NYC, the US than some of the US Olympic athletes. And they don't say "like."
All of the sports fraternity is very proud of the way you played... A perfect example of passion meeting talent
Such a class act. You made all of us Canadians proud. Thank you for representing us all. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
*It also represents Ecuador and the Philippines! Since their parents are originally from these countries. It reporesses three nations. 🇪🇨🇵🇭🇨🇦*
@@miguelsamaniego2762 she is Canadian with Filipino and Ecuadorian blood. And no, she’s not representing the other countries other than Canada.
Leylah, you have my full respect. You're incredible. Your parents have brought you up so well. Everyone is champion here. Journey doesn't stop here. Keep fighting hard for champion. Keep winning hearts from each other with respect and dignity.
Amazing performance in this year US open Leylah! You are so talented, please keep it up! Be ready and focus physically and mentally for the next major events. Do celebrate this moment you deserve it! Look forward to watch another great run in Australian Open next year! Cheers!
Fret not, Leylah. For your future is already looking bright. Keep doing what you're doing and improve. Your ability to already play with the best shows your capabilities. Stay true to yourself, and hopefully, you'll have more opportunities.👍
Do Fret, Leylah, you're cringy.
@@yussufalkamaal912 and how does what you just says reflect you? Just what is it you hope to accomplish with such a statement?
@@JiraiyaSama86. He's ignorant. Ignore him!
@@yussufalkamaal912 Your comment is cringeworthy.
@@jeffreytong Get away from here covidboy🦠🦇🐈🐕
From this day forward, when it comes to women's tennis, I root for Leylah Fernandez and no one else.
I feel for you, Leylah. Be strong, be free and you will definitely have more successes in future!
Is this the first time in history that two players have such charismatic personality and you don't know who to support ? Lol they're both charming as and incredibly talented! Very happy day for WTA's future!!!!
Yup, it was a real d'Leymma!
Way to go Leylah!!!
As a tennis fan for 40 years, and a Canadian, I watched Leylah play several tournaments on TV going back a few years. I remember thinking the only way she can go deep in tournaments or become a seeded player would be her defense and I was right. Very proud of how well she did, taking out three Top 10 players. Tennis is a great sport to watch, one break is all it takes. One errant shot, one misplaced volley, one ill advised drop shot. Leylah seems years ahead of her age. Humble, grounded, well spoken. Such a bright future and pleasure to watch.
We for sure will be seeing more of you Leylah.
World class player and world class interview. Very touching with impact~ instant fan now~
Leylah, you didn't win the open but you won the hearts of the people.
Well im sure when emma is gazing at that trophy on her mantlepiece she will be so devastated at not winning more 'hearts'. What a cringe comment
@itacs ltd shes won nothing but a bunch of meaningless matches. She lost the one that counts and she lost to the champ.. The real champ
Wow am crying 😭 what an amazing young lady ❤️🌹
These two young ladies are a class act and what a treat to know we will see more of them. Leylah won the crowd and it would have been exceptional to have seen her win this match. Her words were gracious and mature beyond her age. Congratulations to Emma 🏆
Leylah and Emma are gonna be the Rafa and Roger of WTA tennis for years to come. These two have immense talent.
oh Leylah.... was hoping for a victory for all your hard work... but you had an amazing USO2021 and Canada is so proud of you... the future to come...
Thank Leylah for this epic final. Next year Us Open will be for you 👍
Class act 👏🏻💕
@Frank Lopez you’re trash for bad mouthing a teenager with so much class in addressing the crowd on this momentous day in New York history
@Frank Lopez hater spotted
@Frank Lopez I agree this was not class act.
@@randynBroncos the arguement made about laylah is right though. i think its just common to act the way she does, among asian girls especially teenage girls when your opponent is the prettier asian girl.
@@rica4th agreed, seems like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. The match is over; Emma won because she played better; and Leylah should be proud of herself, but also take this final as a learning experience.
Well these ladies won the world today! Big talents with big hearts. Love them 💖
Great speech for a young lady.
Someone had to lose and the best player won. Congrats Emma and to Leylah. These players know that there is always the next tournament and the next GS around the corner to prepare for. Congrats to the new generation of young tennis players, it's such a breath of fresh air!
I came in as a Leylah supporter and left with the awe of Emma and watching both of them play their hearts out. 👊🏽❤️
Well played Leyla 🎾 Your future is bright 🌞 👏🏽 🙌🏽 I'll be cheering for you again next year. 👏🏽 ❤
Heart-warming, and a breath of fresh air seeing these two lovely young ladies ushering in a new era of women’s tennis. 🙂
As a Filipino-American, I am so proud of what you accomplished over the last 2 weeks, Leylah. I hope to see you raise a GS trophy one day for all of the Pinoy Nation.
Impressing Leylah to see your maturity and the thought process. We are sure that you you great potential. Work towards it and all the very best in the coming tournament's 👏👏👏
You got me Leylah, tears! 😢😊 i can feel it Leylah, you're the future Grand Slam winner. And Congrats also to Emmazon 😃
EMMAZON! i'm borrowing that, thank you
Classy. What a beautiful soul. She does it the right way. I am in tears. Representing Canada beautifully 🇨🇦👏❤️
That was nice of her to recognize 911, really thoughtfull person. She might loss the the game but she won millions i❤ 💙
Congratulations to the two of you. Both deserve to be on the top podium of this historic tennis march. I know your path will cross again. Stay humble to achieve your subsequent success in your chosen career.
Leylah your an inspiration, you had to conquer three top 10 players to get where you are today, emma won and congrats to her, but your the one walking away with more experience use it my dear and come back stronger👊
Emma walked away with the trophy. That will provide her with an even more winning mentality. She beat the player who beat three top ten players.
2nd time Emma's beaten her in straight sets . 2018 junior girls Wimbledon. Leylah cannot hold serve . Emma returns world class .
You should feel proud of the way you played for the entire tournament 👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐
Congratulations Leylah Fernandez YOU CAPTURED OUR HEARTS AROUND THE WORLD 💯🌍💖💯 Congratulations EMMA 💯💓💗❤️
Leylah Fernandez may have lost the match but boy did she win the post game interview and won the crowd and fans around the world. What a speech.
American crowds can't see B/S . She had her chance , she blew it .
Such grace and wisdom from champion teenagers. May their light shine on for years to come.
Leyla, maybe not this time for you. Patience, more work then your time will come. Despite this set back you are still a champion to many. Congratulation, you make us proud. You, Yuka, Eala and many more are coming.
Leylah,don’t cry, your talent is incredible ,congratulations and the best for your future
What is more impressive than if you had won this tournament is the person you are, and the giant you're becoming. That was a wonderful concession interview - putting everybody there on a pedestal above you. You not only have the hearts of all Canadians but you've won over the hearts of so many more. Congratulations, Leylah!
And I think the $1.25 million check the runner-up gets for coming in 2nd place will help her live with the loss and to realize that she really did exceptionally well.
Congratulations Laylah and Emma, you cheered the world...
Well said Augusto.
Emma Raducanu 🇬🇧 and Leylah Fernandez,,, the GENUIN, REAL and TRUE for the Country Philippines🇵🇭 and 🇨🇦... This game is a TOURNAMENT not an International Gambling/Derby,,, as a filipino we are very very proud of her..
Well done Leylah… 👏👏👏👏 a fun and joy to watch the 2 of you.. looking forward to your bright future 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
So, so happy for Emma however, Leylah, you are a star and have so much more to come x
This the best finalist interview I’ve ever seen
I am amazed by the humility and generosity of both finalists. It was clearly a tougher interview for Leylah to handle, as quite naturally she had to deal with her disappointment - but both were so moving to listen to. I really hope they both go on to win future titles.
Who’s cutting onions??. Love this kid, my country-woman 🇨🇦 One of the most genuine grounded thoughtful speeches I’ve heard in sports/tennis for a long time. Her acknowledgment of the 9/11 anniversary got me choked up with her. Only if she’d won the right trophy 🏆. I see it in her near future tho.