The Canadian tennis player with an Ecuadorian father is visiting the country for the ITF Professional, combined W25 M25, organized by the FET.
Leylah Fernández, Canadian tennis player with an Ecuadorian father, is visiting Guayaquil on the occasion of the ITF Profesional, combined W25 M25, organized by the Ecuadorian Tennis Federation (FET), a tournament that is currently being played at the National Club and in which his sister Bianca participates, who this Wednesday entered the second round. Fernandez, runner-up at the recent US Open after falling in the final against the British Emma RaducanuHe said he felt “very happy” to be in Ecuador, a country that he considers his home.
The athlete, who has in her record with a junior Roland Garros championship and an Australian Open vice-championship in the same category, referred to the participation of Ecuador in the final phase of the Davis Cup, which will be played from November 25 to December 5 in Innsbruck, Turin and Madrid, with the definition of the title in the Spanish capital. In addition, he asserted that he was close to representing Ecuador, however, something happened along the way.
“I am very happy that Ecuador is in the Davis Cup finals. It is incredible and it is very good for the sport. I hope that motivates the children, that they dream big to reach their goals. I know Mell (Reasco), she is a very good player, she is making progress every day and I hope to see her at Roland Garros and Wimbledon playing a final together, ”Fernández said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Recalling her participation in the US Open, the 19-year-old tennis player said: “When I won against (Naomi) Osaka, (Aryna) Sabalenka and (Elina) Svitolina it was a good step forward. What I dreamed of two or three years ago: to be able to play good tennis against those champions. It’s a good time to see me progress every day and reach my goals in the future ”.
Regarding the sporting qualities of his sister, Fernández highlighted her speed and speed.
“She is fast, strong, powerful, she hits well, and every time I train with her I feel like she is pushing me. She is the best player I can train with, and I am very happy because she won. I hope to give you good advice so that you win your next match and reach the final. I want to stay a week in Guayaquil ”, he indicated.
The left-hander said that the “most important thing” for the growth of women’s tennis in the country “are the opportunities.” “The Ecuadorian tennis players are very good, they have a good level; So the most important thing is the opportunities to travel and to play tournaments. I can see a future of Ecuadorians and Ecuadorians in the top 100 ″, he assured.
Regarding the possibility of representing Ecuador, Fernández revealed that a few years ago he started the procedures, but “they have to ask my father” why it didn’t happen.
“About five or six years ago my sister and I wanted to represent Ecuador in tournaments, have the flag next to my name, but I don’t know what happened. They have to ask my dad. After a few months the results came back and everyone started calling me ‘Leyla Fernández, the Canadian’. I hope that in each game I can represent Ecuador the best possible to give thanks”, He concluded. (D)
