2024-07-29 11:56:48
Leylah Annie Fernandez caused some surprise on Sunday by defeating former world number eight Karolina Muchova before moving on to the third round at the Paris Olympics, continuing her journey.
The Quebecois defeated Spain’s Cristina Busa in two sets, 7-6(4), 6-3. The fight featured multiple service breaks, with Fernandez receiving seven at the expense of his opponent.
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The 21-year-old had his serve stolen early in the match. However, she responded impeccably and won her next four games. The match still went to a decider, with Fernandez winning after leading by four points.
In the second set, errors began to catch up with Busa (60th). She was also shut out in the seventh game, and with the ball in her hands, the WTA No. 25 player came within one game of victory. In this game, Fernandez missed the opportunity after suffering his fifth break.
In the third round, she will face the winner of Germany’s Angelique Kerber and Romania’s Jacqueline Christian.
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