United States international: Fernandes tames success with hard work

Almost a year ago, Leila Fernandez reached the final of the United States Open. An unexpected result from his 19-year high changed his life, but his father and trainer, George, pulled them out of the financial “nightmare” they had lived for so long.

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“This result, which gives us much more flexibility, explained the latter Log. This improved his ranking, which helps us pick better tournaments.

The story of the Fernandes clan has been told many times. The family did not strike gold, making it difficult for Lela to rise to the top of the rankings in this expensive sport.

At one point, Jorge Fernandez skipped meals to make sure his young champion could eat.

“I am satisfied with hotel meals, he said last year. Sometimes, when he has some fries left for dinner, I take them.

“Work Goes On”

Even last year, when Lavallois was ranked in the top 80, her father did not attend all of her tournaments. He was also absent from the famous US Open, where he coached his younger sister, Bianca.

Thanks to the $1.6 million his daughter pocketed in New York, Mr. Fernandez now travels with her full-time. He was there when she won the title in Monterrey, Mexico, in March. The only tournament he missed was Cincinnati, where…