Venus Williams Has High Praise for Canada’s Leylah Fernandez

Canada's Leylah Fernandez returns to Caroline Garcia of France in a women's singles match on day four of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on July 6, 2023. The Associated Press/Alberto Pezzali

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has an all-time great in her corner.

Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, former world No. 1 and Olympic gold medallist who’s still playing at 43 years of age, couldn’t have more time for the young player from Laval, Que.