Fernandez Advances in Singapore
Leylah Fernandez advances to the Singapore Open quarterfinals after defeating American Alycia Parks.
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Fernandez entered the Singapore Open ranked No. 31 in the world, while Andreeva was ranked fifth and was 19 years old.
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In her earlier win over Kyoka Okamura, Fernandez faced 12 break points and saved 11 of them; she converted three of her own 12 break-point opportunities.
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Fernandez said the Okamura match was far more demanding than the 6-2, 6-3 score suggested: “It was a two-and-a-half-hour match where every game went to deuce,” with rallies frequently lasting more than 10 shots.
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Fernandez credited a tournament wildcard and praised the Singapore event’s organizers, volunteers and staff for creating a welcoming experience for players and fans.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez reached the Singapore Open semifinals by defeating top-seeded Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 7-5 on Friday. The sixth-seeded Fernandez, ranked No. 31 in the world, upset the 19-year-old Russian fifth-ranked player in straight sets Tennis Now, marking her first WTA semifinal of 2026. Fernandez saved two break points in the first set and maintained her perfect hard-court record against Andreeva.
Fernandez Defeats Parks in Round of 16
Before facing Andreeva, Fernandez eliminated American Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-3 in the round of 16 match. The Canadian converted five of seven break points against Parks and won 71 percent of her first-serve points Sports Yahoo. This victory avenged Parks' first-round win over Fernandez at the French Open earlier in the year.
Grueling Opener Against Okamura Tested Fernandez
Fernandez reached the round of 16 after a demanding match against Japan's Kyoka Okamura that lasted two and a half hours. The scoreline read 6-2, 6-3, but Fernandez faced 12 break points and saved 11 of them. She converted three of her own 12 break-point opportunities. Fernandez described it as a brutal battle: "Every game went to deuce, with rallies frequently lasting more than 10 shots."
Andreeva Remains Top Threat for Singapore Title
Mirra Andreeva entered the Singapore Open as the tournament's top seed and ranked fifth in the world Just Women's Sports. The 19-year-old Russian had been one of 2026's breakout stars, but Fernandez proved to be a tough matchup. Fernandez had previously defeated Andreeva at the National Bank Open in Toronto earlier this year, making Friday's win her second consecutive triumph over the young talent.
Unpredictable Tournament Delivers Upsets
The 2026 Singapore Open has delivered unexpected results throughout the event Sports Yahoo. It marks the first major WTA tournament since the US Open, and several high seeds have fallen to lower-ranked opponents. Fernandez credited the tournament organizers, volunteers, and staff for creating a welcoming atmosphere. The Canadian was grateful for her wildcard entry, which gave her the opportunity to compete in Singapore.
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