Canada’s Fernandez Holds Off Mertens Rally to Advance From Second Round at Japan Open
Fernandez converted 4 of 11 break points and won the final three tiebreak points to beat Mertens in a tight second-round match.
- On Wednesday, Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 in second-round action at the Japan Open in Tokyo.
- During the Tokyo match, Fernandez built a commanding 4-1 lead in the second set before Mertens staged a comeback effort that forced a tiebreak.
- Mertens took an 8-7 edge in the tiebreak, but Fernandez responded by winning the final three points to seal the victory decisively.
- Fernandez converted four of her break-point opportunities while recording three double faults during the match, demonstrating resilience despite service inconsistencies.
- This Japan Open advance follows Fernandez's recent appearance at the Open in New York this September against Jessica Pegula of the United States.
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The Toronto Star
Canada’s Fernandez holds off Mertens rally to advance from second round at Japan Open
TOKYO - Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (8) in second-round women's singles tennis action at the Japan Open.
Winnipeg Free Press
Canada's Fernandez holds off Mertens rally to advance from second round at Japan Open
TOKYO - Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (8) in second-round women's singles tennis action at the Japan Open.
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez defeated fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (8) in second-round women’s singles tennis action at the Japan Open. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., went ahead 4-1 in the second set before Mertens staged her comeback effort Thursday morning in Tokyo. After dropping the next two games, Fernandez made it 5-3, but again gave up two consecutive games. In the tiebreak, Mertens won the first three points before Fernandez a…
The Belgian lost in the second round in two sets on the score of 6-2, 7-6 (10/8). Elise Mertens (WTA 14), lead N.5, leaned against the...
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