Canada’s Leylah Fernandez Cruises Into Second Round of Japan Open in Tokyo
Fernandez converted 3 of 9 break-point chances and needed just over 90 minutes to beat world No. 114 Himeno Sakatsume.
- Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., advanced to the second round of the Japan Open on Tuesday, defeating Japan's Himeno Sakatsume 6-4, 6-2 in Tokyo.
- Following a strong runner-up finish at the Ningbo Open last weekend, Fernandez enters the tournament with momentum and is ranked 23rd in the world.
- The 24-year-old Canadian won in just over 90 minutes and converted three of nine break-point opportunities against the world's 114th-ranked player.
- She will next face fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium in the second round, a rematch after Fernandez defeated Mertens last week in Ningbo.
- The round of 32 singles match took place at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo, where the Japan Open continues with multiple matches scheduled.
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruises into second round of Japan Open in Tokyo
TOKYO — Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., is through to the second round of the Japan Open. The Canadian, ranked 23rd in the world, defeated Japan's Himeno Sakatsume 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday. Fernandez needed just over 90 minutes to beat the world's 114th-ra...
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez wins first-round match at Japan Open
Leylah Fernandez is back on the winning track. Two days after losing the Ningbo Open final to world No. 1 Elena Rybakina in China, the Canadian beat Japan's Himeno Sakatsume 6-2, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. Fernandez, who moved up seven spots to No. 23 in the world rankings this week, saved four of five break points against the world No. 114. The Canadian won 71 per cent of her points on serve, well…
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