‘Happy-go-lucky’ teen Fernandez upsets Kerber at US Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has followed up her upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open by beating another past title winner at Flushing Meadows. The 73rd-ranked Fernandez came back from a set and a break down to eliminate 2016 U.S. Open champion Angelique Kerber 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Sunday in Louis Armstrong Stadium. Fernandez is a left-hander who redirects opponent’s shots swiftly and seemingly with ease. That’s a very similar style to the one Kerber has used to reach No. 1 in the rankings and claim three Grand Slam titles.