There wasn’t much in Fernandez’s 2021 season to suggest this kind of deep Grand Slam run was coming. Maine: It's honestly impossible to make this kind of prediction now, but I don't think it would be surprising to see all three of these teenagers win a major someday. Then she had to play the qualifiers to get to the main draw of the US Open. (0:42). Leylah Fernandez and Aryna Sabalenka face off at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York in the Women's Semi-Finals of the US Open 2021 today, September 9, 2021. Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, reacts after defeating Angelique Kerber, of Germany, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in New York. I had options. The draw has favored her, but she has dominated every match, losing just 15 games in the entire tournament. And … « Leylah Fernandez's press conference following her semifinal win against Aryna Sabalenka in the 2021 US Open. French Open 2021 second-round start time The second-round of the French Open gets underway at 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. Youngsters Leylah Fernandez and Carlos Alcaraz are among the showstoppers at a 2021 U.S. Open that is in short supply of tennis titans. When she got back to the locker room, Fernandez said the first thing she did was call her dad. Raducanu, 18, will face 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, making it the first major final … (CNN)Unseeded teenager Leylah Fernandez continued her stunning run at the US Open with victory over Elina Svitolina to reach the semifinals. Before Wimbledon -- just over two months ago -- she was playing almost exclusively ITF events and ranked No. Although Fernandez brings unbelievable tenacity, Raducanu is yet to drop a set in the tournament. The significant tennis books of recent years have all been autobiographies--famous players burnishing their image or attempting to set the record straight within carefully controlled memoirs. Fernandez has made it to the quarterfinals. French Open Day 4 Women’s Predictions Including Madison Keys vs Leylah Annie Fernandez By: Yesh Ginsburg | June 1, 2021 We begin the second round on Day 4 of the French Open. But while Raducanu's Wimbledon and US Open runs have been utterly dominant and loaded with upside, they have come entirely against unseeded players. This is a human and inspiring story of determination, amazing talent and touching vulnerability, that Seles hopes will motivate and inspire others to find happiness in their own lives. By a nose, he's my pick. All of these youngsters -- Fernandez, Raducanu, Alcaraz, Brooksby, etc. “Yeah, honestly I just can’t believe it. D'Arcy Maine: This is definitely one of those questions where there truly are no wrong answers. This comprehensive guide will show you how to: Embrace nerves and play even better under pressure Maintain confidence to win more consistently Develop a pin-point focus Access an ideal level of intensity Play with a renewed sense of passion ... Fernandez was first on Arthur Ashe Stadium for Thursday’s night session and she stunned No. Fernandez, one day after turning 19, continued the birthday celebration of a lifetime on tennis’ biggest stage on Tuesday afternoon, … Leylah Fernandez v Emma Raducanu [Q] For one teenager, their lives are going to change forever in the eighth Grand Slam final in the Open Era between teenagers and first since the 1999 US Open (Serena Williams d. Martina Hingis). In this memoir, written with award-winning journalist John Carlin, Nadal, one of the greatest players in the history of tennis, reveals the secrets of his game and shares the inspiring personal story behind his success. By David Waldstein. Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez and Carlos Alcaraz. US Open 2021 Results: Emma Raducanu Blows Away Maria Sakkari to Create History, Set up Title Showdown Against Leylah Fernandez Emma Raducanu … I’m glad that whatever I’m doing on court, the fans are loving it, and I’m loving it too. The teenagers’ joy has been a delight to behold as they have taken turns illuminating this U.S. Open and transforming it into perhaps the most surprising women’s Grand Slam tournament of the Open era. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images The fighting, joyful spirit of Leylah Fernandez will carry on to the U.S. Open semifinals after, for the third straight match, she knocked out a potent seed in three wild sets. After advancing to the final of the 2021 US Open, Leylah Annie Fernandez spoke on Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash, who showed his support by attending the match in her player box. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, troubling and uplifting, these "electric" essays come together to create a provocative, conversation-sparking, multivocal portrait of modern America (The Washington Post). Leylah Annie Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player. Every time I saw her, it was like seeing a stranger but at the same time someone so familiar.”. She has serious moxie and is already on one of the all-time special US Open runs. As tempting as it is to consider this the arrival of two new top-tier players, the recent history of women’s tennis argues for more restraint. That's a remarkable achievement considering she started the year ranked No. To be in a Grand Slam final at this stage of my career, I have no words.”. New to Kayo? Image: US Open/Twitter. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. NEW YORK -- Leylah Fernandez was down a set and a break -- 4-6, 2-4 -- against 2016 US Open champion Angelique Kerber on Sunday, and the scorecard suggested that … ... 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez wins a third-set tiebreak over No. So do his movement and all-court game. Fernandez’s father, Jorge, also her coach, was born in Ecuador and immigrated to Canada at age 4 with his parents, and Fernandez’s mother was born in Canada to parents who emigrated from the Philippines. Ranked 73rd in the world heading into the US Open, Fernandez pulled off a massive upset when she defeated the defending champion 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the third round. Tennis on the Betfair Exchange lets you set the odds yourself on over 291 Tennis events. The tennis star offers a candid account of his athletic career that reveals his rise to fame on the court, his most dramatic on-court moments, his famed rivalry with Andre Agassi, and the pressures of and lessons learned about success. One day after turning 19, the Canadian upset No. His fifth-set tiebreak win over Tsitsipas is probably going to still go down as the match of the tournament. In August, Oleksiak — Canada's most decorated Olympian — posted a viral tweet calling out a teacher for “telling (her) to stop swimming and focus on school.”. A burgeoning heavyweight on the challenger tour, he had to eke out a couple of three-setters just to reach the French Open field, where he lost to Aslan Karatsev. After playing a five-setter against Tsitsipas, he comes back and wins another five-setter against unseeded German Peter Gojowczyk. US Open 2021 roundtable: Which of the breakthrough youngsters is most impressive? Leylah Annie Fernandez: Canadian tennis star credits Steve Nash for inspiration at US Open. Raducanu has been the more dominant force, dispatching opponents with powerful precision, and she is tied for second in the tournament in the percentage of return games won and percentage of service games won. She has played seven matches heading into the quarterfinals, but somehow looks fresher and more confident with every match. L'US Open de tennis est un tournoi de tennis se déroulant annuellement dans le parc municipal de Flushing Meadows-Corona Park à New York, au sein de l'USTA National Tennis Center.Appelé « US National Championships » jusqu'en 1967, il se joue depuis 1881 et a connu plusieurs implantations.D'abord joué à Newport, il déménage ensuite au sein du West Side Tennis Club avant de … When Raducanu finished off her latest upset with an expertly timed forehand swing volley, she dropped her racket and put both hands on top of her head, a faraway look in her eyes. Live tennis scores, watch every match live stream, listen to live radio, and follow the action behind every match. Updated 4:33 AM ET, Wed September 8, 2021. The 17th picture book in the "New York Times"-bestselling series profiles one of the greatest tennis players of all time who also fought successfully for women's rights. Full color. The 19-year-old had just won her quarterfinal match at the US Open against No. Second seeded Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will face Leylah Fernandez of Canada in the Semi-Finals of the 2021 US Open. Two up-and-coming tennis stars take the court in New York with a grand slam title on the line Saturday. “I’m trying to produce something for the crowd to enjoy. After knocking off their elders one by one by one, Emma Raducanu, 18, of Britain and Leylah Fernandez, 19, of Canada will now play in Saturday’s singles final. On Thursday, it was announced that the tournament, which is … In the tradition of Bill Bryson's One Summer: America, 1927, L. Jon Wertheim captures these 90 seminal days against the backdrop of the nostalgia-soaked 1980s, to show that this was the year we collectively traded in our ratty Converses for ... Gilhooly clearly highlights the shortcomings of the Canadian justice system’s approach; hopefully, one day, the punishment will fit the crime." —Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and author of Why I Didn't Say Anything In this raw, ... On the hard-courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadows, New York), the matches of … 2 women’s tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semifinal Thursday night, Fernandez told a similar story. I was doing it alongside my tennis. Fernandez had grabbed the early break at 4-2 but could not consolidate it as Kerber, the 2016 US Open winner, broke right back with the help of a pair of double-faults by the Canadian. Leylah Fernandez of Canada reacts after winning a point over Aryna Sabalenka during the semifinals of the 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Championships on … A little bit lucky at five-all, but I'll take all the luck I can get. Her fourth-round appearance at the All England Club put her on the map, but this event has launched her into the stratosphere and proved she's no fluke. Raducanu during her historic win to make it to the final. WHAT HAPPENED: In the game of “Can You Top This?” among the teen sensations who have turned the 2021 US Open into their own personal playground, 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez just threw down the latest gauntlet. Teenager Fernandez brings football spark to US Open tennis. Since the start of 2015, there have been 13 first-time Grand Slam singles champions, with Raducanu or Fernandez set to be the 14th. With Bianca Andreescu: She the North, veteran tennis writer Stephanie Myles has crafted the ultimate tribute to this young champion. Tuesday, September 07, 2021. The adjustment from playing best-of-three (in juniors) to best-of-five can't be understated, and so many younger male players struggle with that early in their major careers -- but not Alcaraz. | Main | Match Point | Qualifer Emma Raducanu Reaches Final! Patrick Mouratoglou on Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu, US tennis star to miss Olympics after positive Covid-19 test, 2018 photos of Naomi Osaka take on new meaning, Osaka withdrawal news was like 'a punch to the gut,' says Patrick McEnroe, Time Out: Naomi Osaka draws and tries to come out of her shell, Novak Djokovic is the no. 2 player and No. The experience and confidence he gainrf here is invaluable, and he certainly has top-10 weapons in his game. 1 players in Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber; the 2018 WTA Finals champ, Elina Svitolina; and the imposing Sabalenka. This will be the first all-teenage Grand Slam final since Serena Williams defeated Martina Hingis in 1999 at Flushing Meadows to win the first of her 23 major singles titles. Two top-5 players. ». For use in schools and libraries only. On January's coldest day of the year in a small community in the Northwest Territories, a stranger to horses searches among family and friends for answers to an important question. That sounds like the right approach. She is a left-hander, and her serve, particularly her first serve, has been very effective. I was glad I was able to fight in the first set. — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 5, 2021. What an incredible fighter. The game has been producing new contenders at a rapid clip. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports. They’re both getting loud backing from the crowds. Leylah Fernandez added another feather to her cap after defeating Elina Svitolina at Flushing Meadows. 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After taking out Osaka, she stood toe-to-toe with Kerber and then outlasted Svitolina in a third-set tiebreaker. “On the women’s side in recent times we just don’t know what will happen after they have this success,” Shriver said. Raducanu, whose parents work in finance, does not appear to be fueled by a desire to quiet the skeptics and, unlike Fernandez, she was not firmly set on being a professional tennis player until recently. The Canadian rising star defeated 2016 champion Kerber 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Grand Slam event for the first time. “Maybe two years ago,” she said. New to Kayo? Victory over Svitolina is another feather in the cap for Fernandez in this incredible run, with the Canadian already dispatching reigning champion Naomi Osaka and 2016 winner Angelique Kerber. … " --Ron Charles, The Washington Post NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE - A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK - The unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in ... Both were born in Canada, but though Raducanu still holds a Canadian passport, she left with her parents to live in London when she was 2. "A wise and compassionate book for those who suffer from mental illness and those who care for them."--Page 4 de la couverture. 73 who came back from Osaka serving for the match to … 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. 1 on Monday and potentially the first British woman to win a major singles title since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977. Like against Osaka, Fernandez lost the first set and then won the second-set tiebreaker convincingly. “With all due respect, it couldn’t have been the No. US Open 2021 US Open 2021: Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez pulls off another upset, storms into final. Leylah Fernandez defeats Elina Svitolina in three sets (0:42). To not only find her form at the perfect time but also find out that that form is capable of beating Osaka, Kerber and Svitolina back-to-back-to-back? Fernandez is the youngest to make the US Open semifinals since Maria Sharapova in 2005 and is the first player to beat two top-5 players in the same major since Serena Williams in 1999. Connelly: Fernandez. Wrong. The Canadian … Leylah Fernandez has ripped through tough opposition including defending champion Naomi Osaka. Welcome to Tennis Elbow, the column that looks ahead to the latest in tennis. After defeating world No. Fernandez and Carlos Alcaraz have recorded the bigger wins against tougher opponents, but Raducanu came through qualifying and has backed up what she did at Wimbledon with this seven-match run. Never one to miss an opportunity, Fernandez played the US Open Pickleball Championships this month in Naples, Florida, in the Pro Senior Division with Sarah Ansboury—the Navratilova of pickleball. But others have fallen back, like Sloane Stephens and Jelena Ostapenko. Heard on Morning Edition. "Today's match was definitely one of the hardest, not only tennis-wise, but also mentally and emotionally," Fernandez told reporters. Get all the latest WTA US Open 2021 Player List, results, and more! Though Tennis Canada has provided some support for Fernandez’s tennis, money has often been tight, her father said. From the section Tennis Alfie Hewett won the wheelchair singles title at Roland Garros in 2017 and 2020, … A shock. A New York Times and CBC Books bestselling #OwnVoices love letter from an Indigenous mother to her new baby, new from celebrated author Tasha Spillett-Sumner and 2021 Caldecott winning illustrator Michaela Goade, that honors the beauty of a ... September 07, 2021 03:43 PM. Each time Fernandez is tested and could wilt under pressure, the kid responds. NEW YORK -- Leylah Fernandez was down a set and a break -- 4-6, 2-4 -- against 2016 US Open champion Angelique Kerber on Sunday, and the scorecard suggested that the teenager's dream run was probably going to end soon. They’re both getting loud backing from the crowds. She is off to a fine start in New York after a summer of underwhelming results and after never advancing past the third round in her first six Grand Slam tournaments. And then he beat Karatsev (and Taylor Fritz) and took a 6-1 set from Novak Djokovic! Raducanu’s father is Romanian; her mother is Chinese. Leylah Fernandez has showed off her shots, her timing, her fearlessness. At the same time, the civil rights and feminist movements were reshaping the nation, broadening the boundaries of social and political participation. The Sports Revolution tells how these forces came together in the Lone Star State. 1 players, like Osaka and Ashleigh Barty. Fans in Fernandez’s player box included Steve Nash, the two-time N.B.A. Her crosscourt forehand is lethal. The 2021 US Open women's singles final between Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu is a historic matchup, but it is far from what was anticipated ahead of this year's tournament. US Open: Teen titans Fernandez, Raducanu on brink of final Canadian and Brit storm through quarter-final battles at Flushing Meadows Published: September 09, 2021 06:29 AFP She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. But the women have somehow managed it in this mad and marvelous edition of the U.S. Open. A collection of 16 thematically arranged pieces presenting the author's 20-year-long observations, interviews on and insights into the life, career and professional achievements of Swiss-born tennis player Roger Federer. By: AFP Published: 11:59 PM, 6 Sep, 2021. She has won five matches over the last week and a half after having won just four since the French Open. Get their stats, bio, related news and photos and upcoming match schedule. “I’m just having fun,” she said. — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2021 Svitolina hadn't given up, though. Leylah Fernandez has been on a giant-killing run in the US Open 2021. The United States Open Tennis Championships is a hard court tennis tournament. Raducanu's future appears bright and on the rise. Since 1987, the US Open has been chronologically the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Leylah Fernandez has reached the US Open semi-finals, one day after turning 19. What Raducanu has been able to do with her limited tour opportunities has been incredible. 7 and had been making headlines and waves with her older sister Venus for years. We’ll say it’s magical.”. I knew he was talented, but I didn't expect him to step up the way he did in this tournament. US Open Tennis 2021 Leylah Fernandez stuns Svitolina to reach US Open semis – as it happened. Ohm Youngmisuk: Fernandez without a doubt. US Open 2021: 'Tennis is mad', Twitter in awe of Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez are both teenagers. While it's not like Fernandez and Alcaraz have been on the tour for that much longer, they both have been playing WTA- and ATP-level events for nearly two seasons. Sabalenka overwhelmed her early on Thursday, but Fernandez then adjusted to the pace and reeled her in, exchanging low baseline bolts at times and abruptly changing pace with drop shots at others. "What does everyone in the modern world need to know? [The author's] answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research. ... “Those few years have been definitely hard for me, because I needed a mom,” Fernandez said. It has been an impressive stretch -- Carlos Alcaraz, 18, became the youngest man to beat a top-three player at the US Open ( Stefanos Tsitsipas ); Leylah Fernandez, who turns 19 on Sunday, beat defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka; and Emma Raducanu reached the round of 16 for the second consecutive Grand Slam. Burgeoning tennis star Leylah Fernandez is doing the one thing in her sport that is guaranteed to court attention.. She’s conquering tennis giants. A US Open without Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal surely won't live up to Slam standards for tennis fans, right? Camps andClinics Read More OnlineLearning Read More TravelExperiences Read More Meet Your Teacher I am 17-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion and Hall of Fame Member Gigi Fernandez. Raducanu and Fernandez met as juniors, and Raducanu said they connected over their Canadian roots. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka will take an indefinite break from tennis after she was knocked out of the US Open third round against Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez. That's incredible. 2021 Tennis Schedule: ... Leylah Annie Fernandez. But Fernandez continues to back up each win with even more fight and show she's no fluke. Maine: Raducanu. In the US Open semifinals, she showed off her smarts By Steve Tignor Sep 10, 2021 Her backhand is fantastic. A month after she made her WTA Tour main-draw debut, she made the round of 16 at Wimbledon, her first Grand Slam, and became the youngest British woman in the Open era to do so. Found inside – Page 157The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Australia's Ashleigh Barty and Rafael Nadal of Spain have ... men's doubles title with victory at Wimbledon, before securing back-to-back Grand Slam titles at the US Open. Leylah Fernandez after defeating Naomi Osaka, the defending champion. Proving that this is a province that is proud of who it is and likes nothing better than a good laugh, this collection tickles the funny bone on every page. The tournament is the modern version of one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, the U.S. National Championship, for which men's singles and men's doubles were first played in August 1881.. It seems fitting, with Williams missing this tournament with a leg injury and soon to turn 40, that two young players have come along to generate a similar buzz of discovery. Leylah Fernandez of Canada reacts after defeating Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine in the quarterfinals of the 2021 U.S. Open Tennis Championships … Connelly: Jenson Brooksby's trajectory has changed dramatically in the past four months. Leylah Fernandez, Teen Tennis Phenom, ... 2021 5:08 AM ET. — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2021 Svitolina hadn't given up, though. Two Grand Slam champions. It was a stunning comeback from the 18-year-old World No. Tennis WTA US Open 2021 : Fernandez et Raducanu, futures reines du circuit ? Share. Crazy. Credit: Elsa/Getty (2); Sarah Stier/Getty. 5 seed Elina Svitolina after knocking off past US Open champions Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber. However, fellow teenager Carlos Alcaraz's run at the US Open was ended abruptly with the Spaniard forced to retire injured from his quarterfinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Leylah lives! M.V.P. But then he reached the finals in Newport and the semis in Washington to jump into the top 100. I was glad I was able to push through the finish line.". Bill Connelly: She hasn't played the stiffest competition, but Emma Raducanu. (Image credit: WTA Twitter) WALL OF LEGENDS. In the second set, she upped her level, and I unfortunately made a few mistakes on key moments. The match is scheduled to be played on Thursday September 9th, 2021 … ... 2021 US Open Women's Final Preview: Leylah Fernandez … Youngmisuk: Before retiring, Alcaraz showed the kind of stuff that could be next-level star talent. 3 seed. “I’m just glad that she told me that because every day I have that phrase in my head saying that I’m going to keep going. The two will meet in Saturday’s final, making history regardless of the outcome as the first all-teen final since 1999. And to do that in the first two majors of her career? But instead of that frightening experience holding her back, she has rebounded beautifully and has yet to drop a set in New York: not in three qualifying matches or her six main-draw matches against vastly more experienced players, including the new Olympic champion Belinda Bencic. Sept. 4, 2021, 7:11 p.m. The 19-year-old, who celebrated her birthday on Monday, beat the fifth-seeded Ukrainian 6-3 3-6 7-6 to become the youngest US Open semifinalist since Maria Sharapova in 2005. Last updated on 5 June 2021 5 June 2021. 2021 US Open: 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez continues historic run; will meet Emma Radacunu, 18, in the final Fernandez topped three top-five seeds, including 2020 champ Naomi Osaka The official site of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships. It was no mean feat to come up with a tennis story that could compete with the first serious bid for a men’s singles Grand Slam in 52 years. It is one thing to stun Osaka and perhaps catch her on a bad day in what has been a rough season. (Darren Carroll/USTA) Photo by Darren Carroll/USTA. 1 and seeded No. She remembered a teacher in Canada telling her to stop playing tennis and just focus on her studies because she would “never make it.”, “Now I’m laughing,” she said. Not long before, Fernandez was asked to describe what she had accomplished so far after her much more suspenseful semifinal victory over the No. “I find it fascinating that literally the only way for the women’s draw to capture some focus away from Novak Djokovic chasing the most historic feat in tennis, the calendar-year Grand Slam, was to come up with something like a fairy tale,” said Pam Shriver, once a surprise U.S. Open finalist herself at age 16. They’re both unseeded at the US Open. Seeing Serena is an in-depth chronicle of Serena Williams’ return to tennis after giving birth to her daughter, and an insightful cultural analysis of the most consequential female athlete of her time. In the tradition of John McPhee’s classic Levels of the Game, Strokes of Genius deconstructs this defining moment in sport, using that match as the backbone of a provocative, thoughtful, and entertaining look at the science, art, ... Tennis News: Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez continued her US Open dream run on Tuesday by storming into her first Grand Slam semi-final with a battling 6-3 3-6 ... 2021… New to Kayo? Aishwarya Kumar: Leylah Fernandez. September 9, 2021 TENNIS Right after, Elina Svitolina. 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Williams and Hingis were already stars in 1999. US Open 2021: Teenager Leylah Fernandez upsets Angelique Kerber A day before her 19th birthday, the unseeded left-hander from Canada grabbed the last five games to … — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2021 Fernandez, however, remained unfazed , getting a break in the third to go in front 4-2 before windmilling her arms to urge the crowd to respond to her effort which they did with a mighty roar. Kumar: Raducanu. She came back with a vengeance in the second set, fighting Fernandez for … Sunday was just the third five-set match of his career, but he has looked like a veteran in both of the matches that have gone the distance in New York. 10 player facing off, but this story is almost like the perfect complement to Djokovic going for history.”. PUBLISHED: Sep 8, 2021 4 MINUTE READ. ET) on Wednesday morning. 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