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Fernandez dumps Andreeva to keep Canada hopes alive
Leylah Fernandez flew the flag for Canada at home as the last local remaining in the draw defeated Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-4 to advance in Toronto.
The 2021 US Open finalist against Emma Raducanu advanced to the fourth round as she ende a loss streak of seven defeats against top 10 opponents.
Fernandez needed less than 90 minutes to complete her upset to book the fourth round at home for the first time since 2023.
The win over Andreeva marked her first major success since knocking out WTA No. 4 Jessica Pegula in Washington last summer..
No. 34 Fernandez held a dominating 6-1, 5-1 lead over Andreeva, but the Grand Slam winner managed to claw back before the Canadian held her off to advance.