On Tuesday it was fifth seed Elina Svitolina's turn to be sent packing by the 19-year-old's racquet, Fernandez winning a quarter-final nail biter 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) on the sport's biggest stage, Arthur Ashe Stadium. "Thanks to you guys, to the crowd, to the New York crowd, cheering me on, fighting for me and never giving up for me," she said. For Fernandez, tapping into the crowd is something she says she has worked hard at, yet it seems so instinctive. Fernandez has masterfully worked the crowd in each of her matches, asking for their support, windmilling her arms and urging them to cheer when she feels she has given them something to cheer about. And Fernandez will likely need the crowd on her side more than ever on Thursday when she meets second seed Aryna Sabalenka for a spot in the final.

Source: bd News24 September 08, 2021 02:15 UTC