Episode 9 - Leylah Annie Fernandez

She's a US Open finalist, two-time WTA singles winner, and has been ranked as high as 13th in the world! 20-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez connects with Mike and Ben from beautiful Indian Wells, California as she competes at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. We discuss why she loves the place dubbed Tennis Paradise, the challenge of facing Iga Swiatek, adding elements to her game, how she stays in touch with her younger sister. Meantime, we look in on all the action unfolding at the unofficial fifth major in the tennis calendar as Bianca Andreescu gets ready to face the world no. 1. On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev look strong, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud bow out early, while Felix and Denis are paired in doubles. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices