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Osaka Overcomes Fernandez in Wuhan Open Comeback
8 Oct
Summary
- Naomi Osaka defeats Leylah Fernandez in three sets
- Emma Raducanu retires from her match due to dizziness
- Sofia Kenin wins a three-set battle against Anastasia Zakharova
On October 8th, 2025, the Wuhan Open, a prestigious WTA 1,000-level tournament, saw some exciting action on the courts. In the day's first match, former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka faced off against Leylah Fernandez, the player who had produced a major upset by beating Osaka at the 2021 U.S. Open.
Fernandez started strong, winning the first set 6-4. However, Osaka stepped up her game in the second set, breaking Fernandez's serve multiple times to level the match at one set apiece. The third set was a tightly contested affair, but Osaka ultimately prevailed, winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the second round.
In another first-round match, 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was forced to retire due to dizziness while trailing Ann Li 6-1, 4-1. Elsewhere, Sofia Kenin edged Anastasia Zakharova 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-3 to set up a second-round clash with Liudmila Samsonova.
The Wuhan Open continues to provide thrilling tennis action, with top players like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff set to take the court in the coming days.
