Jacquemot Upset by Fernandez in the Second Round of the US Open

Elsa Jacquemot's journey at the US Open has come to an end. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman, ranked 91st in the world, was unable to build on her first-round victory over Marie Bouzkova.

Despite a strong start against Leylah Fernandez, the Lyon native ultimately fell to the 2021 finalist (2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in 2 hours and 15 minutes). Competing in the second round of the US Open for the first time in her career during her second main-draw appearance, Jacquemot fought hard.

But she was defeated by a stronger opponent, as Fernandez found the tools to turn the match around. With 41 winners and 5 breaks (converting 13 break opportunities), the Canadian, who won the WTA 500 tournament in Washington earlier this summer, continues her current momentum.

The world No. 30 returns to the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time in four years, having reached the final back then after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.

This sets up a fitting challenge, as the world No. 1 will be Fernandez's opponent for a spot in the second week. The Belarusian, the defending champion, defeated Polina Kudermetova (7-6, 6-2) late Wednesday into Thursday.

Sabalenka and Fernandez have not faced each other since that 2021 match in New York. As for Jacquemot, she is provisionally ranked 83rd in the Live WTA Rankings.