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Here's How Much Money Leylah Fernandez & Félix Auger-Aliassime Won At The U.S. Open

Tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez earned US$1,250,000 in prize money for being the runner-up at the U.S. Open.

It was Fernandez's highest-earning win of her career, according to her U.S. Open profile, and her second-place finish at the Grand Slam tournament catapulted her to 28th overall in the world rankings.

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Quebec Tennis Stars Leylah & Félix Were At The MET Gala & Looked Absolutely Stunning

Leylah Fernandez and Félix Auger-Aliassime, the Quebec tennis stars who captured everyone's imagination at the latest U.S. Open, were invited to the Met Gala on Monday night and looked absolutely stunning in their outfits.

The world-famous Met Gala, which is a party for the rich and famous to show off their most ridiculous outfits, was made all the better by the presence of the two rising tennis stars.

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Quebec Tennis Star Leylah Fernandez Had The Most Touching Message For New Yorkers On 9/11

After getting defeated by Britain's Emma Raducanu in the U.S. Open final on September 11, Quebec tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez shared a heartfelt message with New Yorkers.

Following a massive standing ovation from the crowd at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium, Fernandez took time to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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Quebec's Leylah Fernandez Lost At The US Open & Still Got A Huge Standing Ovation (VIDEO)

After an impressive run at the U.S. Open, Quebecer Leylah Fernandez lost in the final on Saturday afternoon, defeated by Great Britain's Emma Raducanu in straight sets.

But the 19-year-old tennis superstar is so well-loved that the crowd at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium decided to give her a major standing ovation anyway.

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Quebec Tennis Superstar Leylah Fernandez Is Getting Tons Of Praise From Sports Celebrities

Quebec's new tennis superstar Leylah Fernandez is taking over the world one tennis match at a time and pretty much everyone has taken notice.

From politicians to professional athletes, everyone is heaping praise on the 19-year-old who has made her way to the U.S. Open final and, along the way, inspired a nation and seemingly, the entire world.

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Montrealer Leylah Fernandez Has Made It To The U.S. Open Final & Her Reaction Is Priceless

19-year-old Montreal tennis star Leylah Fernandez has made it to the U.S. Open final, defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on Thursday evening to claim her spot in the final showdown.

The U.S. Open shared a clip of the moment of Fernandez's semifinal victory on Twitter. The Montrealer falls to the ground and covers her face before popping up to shake her opponent's hand and wave to the crowd.

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