Canada’s Leylah Fernandez Eliminated in Fourth Round at National Bank Open
Osaka won 6-4, 6-4 and advanced to the quarterfinals after Fernandez became the last Canadian left in singles.
- On Sunday, Naomi Osaka defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open in Toronto, ending Canada's singles hopes at the tournament with a dominant 90-minute performance.
- Fernandez had dominated her first two matches, defeating Renata Zarazua and fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-4 on Friday, before meeting Osaka, who is enjoying arguably her best season since returning from maternity leave in early 2024.
- Osaka won 76 per cent of points on her first serve and 75 per cent on second serve while being broken just once, as Fernandez's unforced errors at 3-3 in both sets proved costly, including a backhand volley netted at 15-30 in the second set.
- Tuesday's quarterfinal will pit the 11th-seeded Osaka against second-seeded Elena Rybakina, positioning her to avenge her 2025 NBO final loss to Victoria Mboko if she reaches the championship match.
- Canada's hopes for a second consecutive singles champion have ended with Fernandez's loss, leaving only a men's doubles opportunity as seven other Canadian wild-card entries including former champion Bianca Andreescu were eliminated in early rounds.
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Naomi Osaka holds off Fernandez to reach Toronto quarters at Canadian Open
Naomi Osaka survived a fierce challenge from Leylah Fernandez to secure her place in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open in Toronto, delivering a performance that highlighted her resilience and championship pedigree. The match, held on Day Eight of the WTA tournament, saw Osaka edge past Fernandez in a gripping contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Osaka’s victory was marked by her ability to hold firm against the relentless pres…
Toronto, Canada, Aug 9 (EFE).- Japanese Naomi Osaka removed Canadian Leylah Fernandez this Sunday and qualified for the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open, a round that was also advanced by Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic. Osaka, the eleventh serial head, was imposed by a double 6-4 on Fernandez, thirty favorite and last Canadian representative who remained in the individual picture, in an hour and 22 minutes. The Japanese got a b…
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