The Guardian
Fernandez and Auger-Aliassime show a hopeful side of Canada’s tennis dream
The US Open semi-finalists are finding success in a predominantly white sport while also representing the make-up of their country Leylah Fernandez is into the US Open semi-finals. Photograph: Elise Amendola/AP A few months ago, Leylah Annie Fernandez was far from a household name in Canada. But after a series of stunning performances at the US Open, she is the toast of the town – french toast with extra maple syrup, to be precise. The 19-year-old from Quebec celebrated her birthday just days ag