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On the Clay with Leylah Fernandez

Episode Summary

Canada’s own Leylah Fernandez joins Mike Gentile and Sho Alli to discuss her time in Paris, her preparation for her second Olympic Games, and how it contrasts with her Olympic debut in Tokyo in 2021. They ask the Olympian about the challenges of playing on clay and her personal court surface preference if she were in charge of choosing. The conversation shifts to the benefits of preparing as a team alongside stars like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Bianca Andreescu, and Milos Raonic. Later, the former US Open finalist shares her experience transitioning into a leadership role. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

Canada’s own Leylah Fernandez joins Mike Gentile and Sho Alli to discuss her time in Paris, her preparation for her second Olympic Games, and how it contrasts with her Olympic debut in Tokyo in 2021. They ask the Olympian about the challenges of playing on clay and her personal court surface preference if she were in charge of choosing. The conversation shifts to the benefits of preparing as a team alongside stars like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Bianca Andreescu, and Milos Raonic. Later, the former US Open finalist shares her experience transitioning into a leadership role.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.