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Fernandez Dominates Madrid Open, Advances to Quarterfinals
28 Apr
Summary
- Leylah Fernandez secured a quarterfinal spot with a swift victory.
- She defeated American Ann Li in straight sets on Monday.
- Félix Auger-Aliassime is also competing in the tournament.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open after a commanding performance on Monday. The 24th-seeded player secured her spot by defeating the 31st-seeded American, Ann Li, in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
The match, which lasted one hour and 23 minutes, saw Fernandez of Laval, Quebec, convert three of her eight break-point chances. She also delivered six aces and maintained a strong first-serve percentage of 75.6%, overwhelming Li, who was unable to convert her two break opportunities.
Meanwhile, Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime, the tournament's third seed, was slated to play Alexander Blockx of Belgium on Monday morning. Both Canadian athletes are making significant strides in the prominent clay-court event.
