Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez ousted by Elina Svitolina in quarter-finals at Monterrey Open

Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez in action during her semifinal match against Mexico's Renata Zarazua on Feb. 28, 2020.Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez’s bid to play into the weekend at a second straight WTA tournament ended Friday with a 6-4, 7-5 quarterfinal loss to No. 1-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the Monterrey Open.

Fernandez, a 17-year-old from Laval, Que., fended off six of the eight break points she faced but couldn’t break Svitolina’s serve. Svitolina, the world No. 7 and 2017 Rogers Cup winner in Toronto, broke Fernandez at 5-5 in the second set before holding for the match.Fernandez was coming off her first appearance in a WTA tournament final a week ago, losing in three sets to Heather Watson at the Mexican Open.

Fernandez, ranked No. 126 to start the week, upset No. 37 Sloane Stephens of the United States in three sets in the round of 16 at Monterrey to advance to Friday’s match against Svitolina.

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez reaches quarter-finals at Monterrey OpenCanadian Leylah Annie Fernandez reaches quarter-finals at Monterrey Open Globe_Sports Globe_Sports She looks green.
Source: globeandmail - 🏆 5. / 92 Read more »

Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez upsets Sloane Stephens to reach Monterrey Open quartersCanada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez upsets Sloane Stephens to reach Monterrey Open quarters Globe_Sports
Source: globeandmail - 🏆 5. / 92 Read more »

Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez reaches quarterfinals at Monterrey Open - TSN.caCanadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez has advanced to the quarterfinals at the Monterrey Open.
Source: TSN_Sports - 🏆 80. / 51 Read more »

Canada's Fernandez ousted by Svitolina in quarterfinals at Monterrey - Sportsnet.caCanadian Leylah Annie Fernandez's bid to play into the weekend at a second straight WTA tournament ended Friday with a 6-4, 7-5 quarterfinal loss to No. 1-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the Monterrey Open.
Source: Sportsnet - 🏆 57. / 59 Read more »

Fernandez upsets former US Open champ Stephens; Off to quarter-final in MonterreyAfter dropping the first set to former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, 17-year old Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez battled back to cruise through the next two sets and secure her spot in the semifinal at the Abierto GNP Seguros tournament in Monterrey, Mexico.
Source: TSN_Sports - 🏆 80. / 51 Read more »

Canada men face big test in first game at Canada Sevens Rugby tournamentThe Canadian men want to make a statement early when they face France in their first match Saturday at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament. WHY ARE THEY SHAKING HANDS
Source: CTVNews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »