The Latest: Canadian teen Fernandez ousts Kerber at US Open

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Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has followed up her upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open by beating another past title winner at Flushing Meadows. The 73rd-ranked Fernandez came back from a set and a break down to eliminate 2016 U.S. Open champion Angelique Kerber 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the fourth round Sunday in Louis Armstrong Stadium. Fernandez is a left-hander who redirects opponent’s shots swiftly and seemingly with ease.

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