Leylah Fernandez of Canada Reaches Japan Open Quarterfinals
OSAKA, Japan — Leylah Fernandez from Canada secured a dominant victory against Hungary’s Dalma Galfi. The match took place on Wednesday in the second round of the Japan Open tennis tournament, where Fernandez won 6-1, 6-4.
Canada’s Fernandez Advances to Quarterfinals
The Laval, Quebec native, seeded fourth in the tournament, exhibited a strong performance despite hitting only one ace compared to three double faults. She successfully broke Galfi’s serve three times out of eight break-point opportunities. Notably, Fernandez secured 78% of her first-serve points, significantly outperforming Galfi’s 55%.
Dalma Galfi’s Performance
Dalma Galfi, despite hitting three aces and committing two double faults, was unable to capitalize on her single break-point chance. The Hungarian player struggled to find a rhythm against Fernandez’s aggressive play.
Upcoming Quarterfinal Match
Fernandez’s next opponent in the quarterfinals will be Rebecca Sramkova from Slovakia. With her current form, Fernandez looks poised for another strong performance.
- Location: Osaka, Japan
- Event: Japan Open Tennis Tournament
- Date: Wednesday
- Winner: Leylah Fernandez
- Score: 6-1, 6-4
Emegypt will continue to provide updates on the tournament as Fernandez progresses.
