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Leylah Fernandez gets a big occasion – a night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, against the two-time US Open champion.

It was an “everything to gain” situation. And she gained everything in a shocking upset that was equal parts her seizing the moment, and Osaka being a mere shadow of her best self.

US OPEN
Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
Final results
Women’s singles, third round

Canadian Content

Leylah Annie Fernandez (CAN) def [3] Naomi Osaka (JPN) 57 76 (2) 64

Seeds advancing

[2] Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) def [26] Danielle Collins (USA) 63 63
[5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) def [25] Daria Kasatkina (RUS) 64 62
[8] Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) def [LL] Kamilla Rakhimova (RUS) 64 62
[9] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) def [18] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 64 36 62
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[12] Simona Halep (ROU) def [19] Elena Rybakina (KAZ) 76 (11) 46 63
[15] Elise Mertens (BEL) def [20] Ons Jabeur (TUN) 63 75
[16] Angelique Kerber (GER) def Sloane Stephens (USA) 57 62 63

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