It’s apparent that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Taylor Townsend gave a terrific on-court efficiency Friday to succeed in their first Grand Slam remaining at Roland-Garros, however the gifted duo additionally aced their post-match press convention in additional methods than one.
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Not solely had been they partaking and insightful, however additionally they rocked some shades whereas taking questions from the media in Paris. A boss transfer earlier than they play for the title on Sunday.
Townsend defined that they’ve been constructing in the direction of this chance all season and he or she’s glad they had been in a position to avenge their loss to People Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula within the Miami Open remaining.
“I’m simply truthfully so pleased with how had been in a position to play and carry out. I informed Leylah after the match, that is what we’ve been constructing in the direction of during the last couple of months and from the place we began as a group and simply figuring one another out to now, understanding one another so nicely, and having the ability to play such nice, constant tennis towards no. 1 seeds,” Townsend mentioned.
As for Fernandez, she attributes the short success of their partnership to their chemistry, each on and off the courtroom.
“I believe that’s crucial factor on the market to have chemistry off courtroom. , Taylor and I we’ve recognized one another for a few months, I don’t suppose we talked earlier than partnering, however then our relationship began to develop increasingly more off courtroom, we’re very comfy with one another and we’re not afraid to inform one another the reality,” Fernandez defined.
The ladies’s doubles remaining is about for Sunday at 5:30 a.m. ET. You may watch the match on TSN and RDS.
