Leylah Fernandez recently revealed how Taylor Townsend has played a significant role in helping her recover from difficult losses on the tennis court. The young tennis star shared how Townsend’s unwavering positivity and support have immensely benefited her mentality and performance in both singles and doubles matches.
Fernandez’s victory over Linette
On Sunday, May 28, Fernandez defeated Magda Linette in a first-round match at the French Open, which lasted two hours and 11 minutes. Despite a challenging second set, Fernandez ultimately secured a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win. This victory marked the Canadian’s second win over Linette in their three meetings. Both victories over Linette took place in Paris, with Fernandez also winning their first-round clash in 2020.
Taylor Townsend’s influence
In a post-match interview with the Tennis Channel, Fernandez was asked about her approach to maintaining a positive mindset following a loss in a singles match. She expressed that partnering with Taylor Townsend has been incredibly helpful, as the duo has achieved numerous victories in doubles matches in the recent past. Fernandez praised Townsend’s constant positivity, stating that even after a loss, the 27-year-old sends her uplifting messages and good vibes, which have significantly helped with her mindset and overall game.
Fernandez’s thoughts on French Open victory
Following her first-round win against Magda Linette at the French Open, Leylah Fernandez shared her thoughts on the match. She emphasized the importance of maintaining an aggressive approach and not allowing minor errors to affect her performance. Fernandez stated, “Today was a very hard first-round match. In the past, we’ve played against each other, it’s always been three sets, and it was no different today.” She added, “I think the biggest key for today was being aggressive, being offensive on key moments and also being very positive, not letting small mistakes get to me or her playing well frustrate me. I was glad that I was able to maintain that throughout the match.”
