Leylah Fernandez vs Elina Svitolina Highlights | 2021 US Open Quarterfinal

Leylah Fernandez takes on Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals 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 Dominic Thiem is the men’s singles defending champion but has withdrawn following an injury.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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[@nickyb12345]

Mental Strength won Leylah this match. Even when she was down you always felt she was in control. You could feel Svitolina breaking down slowly until she finally did. Slaying Giants is Leylah Fernandez onward!!!!

[@spencera1129]

Wow that passing shot and really the whole at 5-5 in the tiebreak was huge

[@piratecat5113]

A heat seeking missile :)

[@InfinityX2]

The last games of the 5th and the tiebreak were very high quality and intensity. Absolutely thrilling. Also the shot at 5-5 clipping the net added to the drama

[@FFab-DD68]

This match was fantastic.

[@confession25]

This match gave me goosebumps in that last set! What an amazing comeback from Svitolina! Huge congrats to Leylah, new fan here! Congrats to both girls on an amazing match!

[@D_JIM99]

Wow! Leylah Fernandez she is fire! I’m a lefty myself. She is playing amazing tennis this tournament. She knocked out my favorite player Naomi. But when I see Leylah play and how bold she can play, she amazes me! She defeating all big players on her way to the semifinals. She is now one of my favorite players including Emma Raducanu for winning this tournament!

[@dtv2031]

And she did all that without even a little grunt! Love this woman.

[@Stantheman848]

Exactly!! She hasn't been taught the sharapova/williams cheating yet. Her next opponent takes that gruntCHEATING to a whole new level. Get your earplugs ready.

[@vlesmeries]

@@Stantheman848 Ugh I so hate watching Sabalenka play. Her, Sharapova and Azarenka are especially terrible.

[@vls3771]

Yea it's going to be a struggle to listen to sabalenka it always is shame really I thought we'd get a break from the screeching but there are still some players left that annoy everyone's eardrums!!!

[@ronvadeboncoeur9304]

The beauty of TV technology is that one can turn the sound off and just watch Leylah beating every screaming opponent. 😊

[@monicafoley1136]

@@vlesmeries yes, especially sharapova

[@marileecoles-ritchie7348]

So inspirational. Her grace, excitement, and grit are so fun to watch. Go Leylah!!

[@MaggieBurgerSmit]

Fantastic match! 💫⭐🥳so awesome that opponents come around the net to hug her. Huge respect for how she wins! Hope she wins next match too 💚🏆🥇🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Kroenicbleu]

Cant believe im teary eyed with her performance . You have the biggest heart Leylah! Mabuhay ka!

[@rhyandiaz9939]

Amazing.... grit, power, determination at it's best... kudos leylah🇨🇦🍁

[@emmanuelnwankpa4752]

Exciting match a very high level of Tennis Great performance from both ladies however,. Congratulations to Leylah Fernandez for her achievements so far in the tournament her mental toughness is incredible she could go all the way if she believes yaaa

[@Anonymo13]

Incredible win!! Many more to come from a rising Canadian star🇨🇦

[@ChaunceyDos]

I might start watching more WTA matches again. Layleh is a breath of fresh air. Her upraised arm is already iconic to me.

[@emmettenriques5646]

What do you mean by upraised arm?

[@huskysosa1948]

@@emmettenriques5646 does it matter ?

[@PaulDA2000]

@@huskysosa1948 There’s nothing wrong with the person asking a question if somebody posted it and they haven’t seen it.

[@PaulDA2000]

@@emmettenriques5646 When she wins the point, a lot of times she’ll put her arm up in the air.

[@ricklee5431]

@@emmettenriques5646 Go elsewhere to vent your frustrations brainiac!

[@alexfowler9785]

We might have a new rising star in a few years or less. Consistency, power, speed, composure Leylah has all of that. Bravo

[@echojulietanievas6169]

Great job to both women! That 3rd set was heart stopping moments and it could’ve gone both ways.. Unbelievable tennis!

[@JACKDAWFISH]

Both Radacanu and Fernadez are incredibly likeable. Big difference and huge improvement for the game.

[@stephenroach4021]

2 Canadians in the semis! So proud!

[@TechWizz]

I am in shock! This young lady is amazing.

[@rmartinez6787]

She plays like in her prime right now. I can see a bright future ahead of her. Well done.

[@rmartinez6787]

I'm talking about WTA promising star not in Men's side. Defeating three elite players are something special to her. Besides someone's success will achieve thru determination. Rooting also for her and looking forward in semi final match ups.

[@SuperDelo71]

@rafa Goat ...you can have a great future or carreer without being a g.o.a.t....Rafa is a Living Legend, no comparison there...

[@sanchezcy]

Wow !! Fernández you got one more to go !!love her energy , her game !!

[@stevenschilowitz3957]

her speed, age, groundstrokes reminds me of Tracy Austin from 40 years ago. She could win it all.

[@Joyce26B]

So happy for her, Great Win

[@alonsoswife]

Great match and a bright future ahead for Fernandez.

[@paobriones2177]

at last...A Canadian player on the rise....congrats Leylah

[@jusmecatalina]

This girl came prepared and ready to dance. Kerber had her dancing all over the court but Leylah prevailed.

[@Andyyu24]

svitolina did not lose it. Leylah Fernandez has won it. what an ICONIC match.

[@drummerboy5]

Canadian tennis is lit. FAA and Fernandez both in semis

[@lzalab2286]

Her running forehand is amazing , reminds me of Pete Sampras 😃

[@jboogie6921]

My job prevented me from watching this in “real time” but I am very pleased with the end result!!!

[@erikwsince1981]

Go watch some extended highlights. It’s worth it!

[@iphilips137]

Despite the distractive grunting by Svitolina, Leylah kept her head up. Welldone, and congratulations to her.

[@Tony-uz1lh]

Yes, grunting is not needed for tennis and should be banned. So glad Leylah won.

[@noelgenoway9360]

Leylah Fernandez .... Oh Canada!!! We are so proud of you!! Amazing!! You stayed in the zone and never gave up!! Congrats!!

[@jboogie6921]

The half volley from the BASELINE at 5-all in the tiebreak. Are u kidding me???

[@piratecat5113]

This was the real game winner for me, it killed Svitolina who still was in shock for the last serve. That ball behaved like a homing head missile :)

[@celestialnavigator3116]

Wow. This is incredible. Svitolina didn't know what else to do. The ball just kept coming back to her, at all angles and at all speeds. She tried her best. You could see the despair in her face sometimes. Where did this Fernandez girl just appear from? People talk about her being a future star. She ALREADY is a star and she might go all the way in this tournament. How could such a young player possess such magic! I said the same of Djokovic in 2007 and predicted he would be the greatest of all time; the rest is history. I'm calling it now; Leylah Fernandez will be an immortal in the realms of women's tennis.

[@leroyvictree]

Although I am a big fan of Elina, it's so wonderful to see Leylah win a tennis match. It's like seeing your own daughter win. What a talent !

[@20AVX]

All of the sudden the NEXT GEN players are coming in HOT, I'm rooting for a Raducanu vs Fernandez FINAL!!! That would be AWESOME!!! These girls are taking tennis to another level!! Amazing to see it!

[@20AVX]

And so it was!!✌

[@michaeltamares7974]

She thrives on pressure!!!! You go girl!!!

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

What the best way to spend your stay at home time if not watching another few great ladies making great achievements! 😍😍😍

[@kcajchang]

Leyah have such wonderful character, the way she apologizes for that netball so sincerely at such a critical point. Most player just don't even bother to express themself , thinking that my luck, I deserve it, bite me?.. she even care about such ball not fair to her opponent..lovely human being, lovely character at such young age.

[@neivaldoduarte4576]

Incredible!!! Leylah Fernandez está batendo todas as adversårias. Pode ser que dê ela e Sabalenka na final... ou Pliskova. Só jogão!!!

[@r0w4n47]

That passing shot down the line in the 3rd set tie break was the killer blow

[@borood1188]

If she wins this Open someone should do a video of her highlights accompanied by the song Layla by Derek & the Dominoes.

[@piotrwolski6650]

This song is a masterpiece. In Eric Clapton's version. But I was thinking the same thing.

[@JosephTheKing.]

tai, it was an awesome match by Leylah!!!! She is just like a Nadal version of the female player. Go Leylah, although you did not win the trophy last month but you will win one for sure.

[@RadiantVaughn]

Looks like Elina was pretty amazed by Leylah's pass at 2:26 too with her hand to her mouth lol

[@SSR3010]

Elina wasn’t amazed at the pass. I thought the ball hit the net and Elina was shocked that it happened in such a crucial point. You can see Leylah straight away apologised, it wasn’t her upright arm celebration but apology.

[@romanq5605]

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog". Leylah is a fighter, love how she moves on the court.

[@AnnieB007]

It’s not only the power but precision that caught my attention. Fernandez is going to be a sensation and if given the right amount of guidance, 15+ GS are on the way. And for Svitolina, she’s a rising star ⭐️ for sure. If the same conditions applied, at least 5-8 GS can be obtained. But keep your feet on the grounds girls. Best wishes.

[@sam74]

Love it!!! The rise of the teenagers! Great match!

[@pde12660]

So proud of her love her quick ness tenacy, strength and composure! very inspiring young lady! Mabuhay ka!

[@VAMOS850]

great playing female nadal... miss fernandez ❤️..... u win heart 😘

[@rimbaudification]

Leylah’s a baller! I hope she keeps winning, but she has a lot of issues with her serve, which her next opponent will definitely take advantage of. Filipino-Ecuadorian pride. She’s cute as a button, how can you not root for her.

[@juancampos1990]

Leylah Fernandez... espectacular..💪

[@lydialim196]

I like the way she played.Proud to be Phil.Canadian player.watching from Taiwan.

[@robinsonsalcedo9329]

Excelente victoria de Fernández semifinales super verla campeóna

[@cfitzer]

Her game is alot like Martina Hingis back in the 90s. She just has speed, power, and a better serve. Bright future

[@dejziiipredejziii5008]

This girl Leylaah Fernandez is really rocking. Keep going. ❤️😎

[@Barnstable11]

The intermittent screaming from the opponent should have been deemed a deliberate attempt at distraction. Ridiculous. Wonderful, tough performance by Fernandez.

[@T.Durden666]

Lol

[@milugardeimagenysonido]

Fernández´s call to the fans to cheer her up every time she won a point was at least as ridiculous as "that intermittent screaming from the opponent".

[@owenroberts1208]

??? Most players have a grunt and now you’re complaining? The problem was Fernandez’s fitness trainer who wouldn’t stop talking towards her in the match the whole time. That’s what should be penalized, not the grunt

[@MrWu-nd8oc]

You must be new to this sport

[@evanc.2382]

I didn't really notice anything distracting.

[@edmundgonzales126]

Amazing play by a young lady & a rising star in the future of tennis sport...congrats Leylah!!!

[@spaghet7570]

Svitolina's strategy was definitely a choice🤦‍♂️ and definitely a wasted chance to make another SF

[@jongjongquenano3198]

been waiting for Elina's breakthrough but when youngsters like leylah, emma and alcaraz, tennis fans have tendency to cheer and root for them. Mental focus is harder than strategy sometimes.

[@nickyb12345]

Nothing she could’ve done she tried her best she didn’t know what to do

[@bogdanf9584]

Always compelling to see people act like experts when they can barely hit a ball. Just admit it was a great game, with very little to separate them in the end and everyone enjoyed every second of it

[@Rotsen-br9zq]

The highlights from 00:58 up to 01:10 for Leyla Fernandez is amazing.

[@wensondacillo2005]

Unseeded but the way she played and beat the big 3.. She is already a darling to the crowd. Love also the way she smiles...

[@Valhalla88888]

Talent for sure

[@justincaelas]

Well fought Elina my Champion you played your very best Leylah is on a tear now! 🙏💚

[@РусланКрасников-л4е]

💯

[@Mavkor]

really a silent assassin. no grunts or anything. Keep making Canada proud Leylah!

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Saw a longer highlight clip of this match. Goodness gracious; what an excellent battle in women tennis. Wonderful match. I love Svitolina but Leylah played well this match.

[@Mat_Gog]

MIRACLE!!!!!

[@silviojoseperedacortes7029]

Leylah is a blessing

[@eduardochernia]

Im surprized Svitolina would employ louder and longer grunts at the end to win decisive points. Djokovic does the same and it is unbearable. Professionalism prevailed.

[@info781]

100% Agree, she won with class and style.

[@spartan7911]

But, Sabalenka will be a totally different story.

[@MrMfic]

Just plain OUTSTANDING!!

[@user-gq8cq8ue3k]

I'm excited to see if she will be able to diffuse the power of sabalenka. She has an uphill battle ahead, it will be great

[@morningstar618z8]

very calm, elegant way of playing. great job, Leylah!

[@roysantiago9131]

Fernandez: creating extreme angles from the middle of the court Svitolina: Hitting every ball back to the middle Typical Elina 🙄

[@sreenirajan7229]

I knew Layleh will be unstoppable when she defeated Naomi... 🙌

[@edelmosquera2761]

Madre mía como juega esta chica svitolina se quedaba sin fuerzas

[@youtubeprem1296]

😱😱😱Female version of Rafael Nadal😱😱😱🥇🥇🥇🥇foot work are very strong.😱

[@dianefinn9730]

I watched was rooting for Elina but this young girl is just some else she hungry it was blockbuster she one to watch from now on . I feels for Elina this lost is really going to hurt she gave everything.

[@joosee6767]

I wanna see her in the final against whoever wins between Bencic and Raducanu .

[@iplaytowin234]

This is why I like Women's Tennis more then the Men's. It's more exciting. Looks like in every Grand Slam there is a youngster coming to crush the party, eat the grown up lunch and take home the cake. Let's see if Fernandez can complete this mission. The last one who was able to was Osaka which Leylah sent home. This young lioness is roaring really loud. Outstanding!!

[@audreywilliams7007]

She is also a great doubles player. I think that helps her a great deal💪🏽

[@carlodivinagracia7432]

A Filipino smile. Congrats Leyla.

[@kokogarcia8018]

Great win Leylah. Congrats!

[@JoyABontuyan]

i am proud that she has Filipino roots, but she is Canadian.

[@bratSebastian]

Radwańska 2.0, with less magic (yet!) but more offensive power.

[@OM-Tree]

We're living in the future! This is awesome and beyond.

[@thevithunshow]

I don't even think this result was really an upset. It's kind of obvious Svitolina will always lose to someone playing well in Grand Slams. Excited for her to play Sabalenka as wins over Osaka, Kerber and Svitolina were very realistic to me but Sabalenka is less so.

[@kenmoreSF]

Elina is class act.

[@joekung3981]

Any reason why Ostapenko's 1st round was cancelled?! Por favor,... 🙏🏻

[@PeterDMayr]

Svitolina needs to play doubles (for volleying). Actually monfils too.

[@cambium0]

svit really did well keeping close to the it-girl dujour. kept her head. BUT, was that the best volley she could play on the penultimate point?

[@Neng1011]

Wow! Nkaka proud blood filipino Yan.i stop watching tennis because Roger federer isn't playing anymore Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters are retired already. When I saw this oh I think I'm gonna start to watch again.

[@FMAzkals]

This is starting to feel like 2019! Another young Filipina is thrilling us with her amazing tennis skills! Keep it up Leylah Fernandez!

[@cliffrichard5950]

Wow..what a trilling match..i though she will lose

[@lilydog1000]

So many young players now realise they can cut through the oldies like a knife through butter. The future is theirs.

[@coreynaylor8333]

Extraordinary

[@rafaeloriarte5676]

Proud pinoy

[@lucaantonelli1511]

Monica seles lookin more tanned than usual

[@alcriz057]

Just hoping that Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu meet in the Finals

[@TusharNeelkanth__tusharistic]

Elina seems to just Choke in quarter finals stages

[@borood1188]

They have to play the Duane Allman riff from 'Layla' each time this girl wins.

[@ricklee5431]

You know your music lol... how weird is that 🎸

[@borood1188]

@@ricklee5431 That slide guitar fits the girl!

[@ricklee5431]

@@borood1188 I don't dare speculate but I'm sure there's a connection somewhere 😁

[@borood1188]

@@ricklee5431 it has this kind of victorious sounding crescendo, like it's building up to some kind of glory. It feels like it would go well with a highlight reel of her play.

[@tonymiller6847]

I like your idea!!

[@woni77]

Great Tennis.

[@luisvega8234]

Esta chica tiene sangre Ecuatoriana sus padres son de Ecuador

[@arturoramirez8981]

What beautiful tennis it has

[@juanito1975]

Dang that was awesome tennis. Congrats!