In the last 20 years, only Nadal (18 finals) and Djokovic (7 finals) have made more then 5 finals before turning 20, so even though FAA is not winning them yet, the fact that he's one of two men still standing in the Sunday finals is great promise for the youngster
And it's on TSN's website for those of us who don't have Tennis TVFelix back at it. Just underway in Acapulco against Bolt.
Both teenagers get straight sets wins.
Seemed like a relatively easy win for Leylah against a top 100 player. Hopefully she can make a bit of a run,as the field for this tournament seems pretty weak as the top talent is in Doha.
I'm probably among the very few around here who is sorry to see her go, but I am.Sharapova announced her retirement in Vanity Fair.
Exclusive: “Tennis—I’m Saying Goodbye.” After 28 Years and Five Grand Slams, Maria Sharapova Steps Away From The Game
Pospisil out in Calgary. Sucks for anyone attending, as he's probably a pretty big draw for that tournament, but, he probably needs the rest in advance of IW. Schnur won though, so there's at least a Canadian still in the mix.
It's nice to see Leylah doing so well. She's up to 158 right now, but if this is where her game is, where she's beating top 100 opponents with ease, she should reach top 100 pretty soon.
And she's doing it at 17 years old. She's a September birthday so she's not even 17 and a half yet. I'm not sure what her ceiling is but she's very talented. If Bianca can get her injuries to go away, then Canada will have multiple contenders on both tours for many years.
Agree about Pospisil. Blessing in disguise really. If the Challenger wasn't in Canada then I'm thinking he would have withdrawn. He's played a lot the last month or so. IW and Miami coming up to get ready for.
Leylah with another win and gets into the SF in straight sets. She'll move up at least 50 slots in the ranking.
She's got a chance to take this tournament at this point, with her next opponent being lower ranked than her and no really high ranked players left.
Amazing week for her. She definitely has a shot at the title.
She's in qualifying in Monterrey for next week, so she would potentially be eligible for a SE if she makes the final here.
Up to #139 in the live rankings and 3rd highest U18 (Osuigwe and Gauff ahead). She'd move ahead of Osuigwe if she makes the final.