In a seamless display of skill and composure, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez sailed into the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open, dispatching Australia’s Kimberly Birrell with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. The match, played at the Victoria Park Tennis Centre, saw the third seed complete the job in a mere 80 minutes.
The young Canadian, hailing from Laval, Quebec, showcased a brilliant service game, boasting a stunning 76% success rate on her first serve and an impressive 75% on her second. With only three double faults to her name, Fernandez capitalized on crucial moments, converting four out of eight break points while refusing to give any against her own serve.
Next up is a showdown with ninth-seeded American Bernarda Pera. Historically, Fernandez has had the upper hand in this rivalry, holding a flawless 2-0 record against Pera. The duo last faced off in the first round of the Dubai tournament last February, where Fernandez emerged victorious.
As the action continues to heat up at the Hong Kong Open, fans eagerly await to see if Fernandez can carry her momentum forward and secure a spot in the semifinals.
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