Brief
Leylah Fernandez defeats Sasnovich to reach Ningbo Open quarterfinals
Fernandez overcame eight break points and 53 unforced errors to win 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez defeated Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3 on Wednesday in Ningbo, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Ningbo Open, according to The Canadian Press.
Fernandez, the world No. 30, required three hours to secure the win, converting eight of 15 break‑point chances while Sasnovich converted five of six. Fernandez committed 53 unforced errors and eight double faults; Sasnovich made 73 unforced errors.
The Canadian will meet the winner of the third‑seeded Marta Kostyuk versus Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the next round and will also play doubles with Kostyuk against top seeds Nicole Melichar and Cristina Bucsa.
Key facts
- Leylah Fernandez beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Ningbo Open quarterfinals. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Fernandez converted eight of 15 break points; Sasnovich converted five of six. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Fernandez committed 53 unforced errors and eight double faults; Sasnovich made 73 unforced errors. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Canada's Fernandez outlasts Sasnovich in three sets to reach Ningbo Open quarters”
