It’s apparent that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Taylor Townsend gave a terrific on-court efficiency Friday to succeed in their first Grand Slam closing at Roland-Garros, however the proficient duo additionally aced their post-match press convention in additional methods than one.
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Not solely have 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 direction of this chance all season and she or he’s glad they have been capable of avenge their loss to People Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula within the Miami Open closing.
“I’m simply actually so pleased with how have been capable of play and carry out. I instructed Leylah after the match, that is what we’ve been constructing in direction of during the last couple of months and from the place we began as a staff and simply figuring one another out to now, understanding one another so properly, and with the ability to play such nice, constant tennis towards no. 1 seeds,” Townsend mentioned.
As for Fernandez, she attributes the fast success of their partnership to their chemistry, each on and off the courtroom.
“I feel that’s crucial factor on the market to have a great chemistry off courtroom. You already know, Taylor and I we’ve recognized one another for a few months, I don’t assume we talked earlier than partnering, however then our relationship began to develop increasingly off courtroom, we’re very snug with one another and we’re not afraid to inform one another the reality,” Fernandez defined.
The ladies’s doubles closing is ready for Sunday at 5:30 a.m. ET. You possibly can watch the match on TSN and RDS.
