US EditionLeylah Fernandez wins the DC Open fueled by Shake Shack. Alex de Minaur takes the men's title
- On Sunday, left-handed Canadian Rebecca Fernandez captured the women's singles title in Washington, defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2.
- Saturday saw Kalinskaya eliminate Raducanu in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, ending Raducanu's impressive semifinal run.
- Facing 48th-ranked Kalinskaya, Fernandez saved the only break point and broke serve four times.
- Fernandez said `I can get through anything`, reflecting her resilience through cramps, long matches and heat.
- Marking a career milestone, it was her first WTA 500 victory and first title since October 2023 at the Hong Kong Open.
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The most important tennis title in Leylah Fernández's race came true on Sunday at the Washington Open, with the help of an impressive setback, some superb returns and energy courtesy of Shake Shack's burgers and fries.
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Fernandez wins DC Open fuelled by Shake Shack, de Minaur takes men's title
WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez's career arrived at the D.C. Open on Sunday with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning — and energy courtesy of Shake Shack's burgers and fries.
Washington, 27 Jul (EFE).- Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernández won this Sunday the DC Open, fourth title of his career, after passing over the Russian Anna Kalinskaya by 6-1 and 6-2. Fernández, who started the tournament as 36 of the world, got rid of Kalinskaya (number 39) in an hour and 6 minutes. It is the fourth title of Fernández’s race, having won the Monterrey Open in 2021 and 2022, as well as the Hong Kong Open in 2023. The DC Open i…
Leylah Fernandez wins the DC Open fueled by Shake Shack. Alex de Minaur takes the men's title
WASHINGTON (AP) — The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez’s career arrived at the D.C. Open on Sunday with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning — and energy courtesy of Shake Shack’s burgers and fries. The left-handed Fernandez, a 22-year-old from Canada who is ranked 36th, wrapped up a big week of tight matches with a lopsided victory, defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in the final. Fernandez earned her fourth singles tr…
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