Canada’s Leylah Fernandez ousted from Monterrey Open

Canada’s rising tennis star Leylah Fernandez suffered a tough loss at the Monterey Open, falling to Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia in a hard-fought three-set match. Despite taking the first set and showcasing her strong first-serve game, Fernandez was unable to maintain her momentum as Sramkova capitalized on break points in the second and third sets to secure the victory.

The 22-year-old from Laval, Que., who recently claimed the Washington Open title, came into the tournament as the seventh seed and a two-time champion on the hardcourt. However, following her success in Washington, Fernandez experienced early exits at the National Bank Open in Montreal and the Cincinnati Open.

On a positive note, Canadian doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski, alongside partner Erin Routliffe, continues to compete at the Monterey Open. The duo is scheduled to face Russians Kamilla Rakhimova and Irina Khromacheva in their upcoming match, with hopes of advancing further in the tournament.

Fernandez’s journey may have ended in Monterey, but her promising talent and determination are sure to fuel her future success on the WTA tour. Fans can look forward to watching her rise through the ranks and compete at the highest levels of professional tennis.