The women’s final in the US Open is generating a lot of buzz. Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez are squaring off. It’s the first time since 1999 that the final match features two teenagers. The World’s host Marco Werman spoke with sports writer and journalist Shira Springer about the pressures female tennis athletes face as they gain fame and success.
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