US EditionFernandez Moves Past Bucsa to Reach Nottingham Quarter-Finals
- Leylah Fernandez, the Canadian fifth seed, advanced to the Nottingham Open quarterfinals after defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Wednesday with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
- Fernandez expected a challenging match since her previous encounters with Bucsa were always competitive battles, reflecting their closely contested history.
- Fernandez controlled the opening set and responded well to Bucsa's strong resistance in the second, successfully saving eight out of nine break points during the 1 hour 43 minute match.
- Fernandez acknowledged that facing Bucsa has consistently been challenging in their recent matches and expressed respect for her skills and determination.
- Fernandez secured her spot in the quarterfinals and will face Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska, who reached her quarterfinal by beating Croatian qualifier Antonia Ruzic 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
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The Straits TimesFernandez moves past Bucsa to reach Nottingham quarter-finals
Canadian fifth seed Leylah Fernandez cruised to the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open after a 6-3 6-4 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Wednesday.The 2021 U.S. Open runner-up dominated the first set and overcame a spirited challenge from Bucsa in the second to secure her spot in the last eight."Cr
Leylah Fernandez Advances to Nottingham Open Quarter-Finals | Sports-Games
Leylah Fernandez Advances to Nottingham Open Quarter-Finals Canadian fifth seed Leylah Fernandez triumphed over Spain's Cristina Bucsa to advance to the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open. With a 6-3 6-4 victory, Fernandez's performance in the first set demonstrated her dominance, although she faced a spirited challenge from Bucsa in the second.Expressing her respect for Bucsa, Fernandez remarked, "Cristina's an amazing player and a great fig…
Quebec's Leylah Annie Fernandez wins in two rounds over Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the Nottingham turf tournament and passes in quarterfinals.
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