Leylah Annie Fernandez secured her spot within the third spherical of the French Open, defeating Wang Xiyu 6-3, 6-4 in a contest that took over two days to finish in Paris.
In an-all left handed showdown, the Canadian fired 21 winners and broke serve thrice in a powerful straight units victory.
The 21-year-old initially held a primary set lead on Wednesday earlier than rain worn out play on the surface courts of Roland-Garros. The gamers would resume motion late Thursday afternoon in Paris because the climate lastly cooperated.
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Within the early phases of the match, it was the Laval, Quebec native largely dictating play.
Fernandez received 13 of the primary 18 factors to open the match, breaking the Chinese language competitor’s serve within the second recreation, and mounting a fast 3-0 lead.
Whereas Wang recovered one break of serve, Fernandez once more pushed in entrance, holding a 5-3 benefit after 34 minutes earlier than the primary stoppage of play.
The climate continued to wreak havoc on Thursday, with the rivals having to attend a number of hours earlier than once more lastly taking their place on Court docket 8.
Fernandez overcame a nervy service recreation, escaping a 15-40 deficit to shut the opening set 6-3 in 41 minutes of game-time.
The rivals stayed on extra even phrases via the second set.
Wang of China opened proceedings with a maintain of serve, making use of strain to the Canadian together with her aggressive counter-punching.
Nonetheless, Fernandez stayed course by taking time and house away from her opponent as she routinely managed her personal providers video games.
At 3-3 within the second, the Canadian made her transfer, capitalizing on three unforced errors to earn the one break of serve within the set.
Wang had one final gasp within the closing recreation, recovering from a 40-15 deficit to create a break level probability.
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The Canadian staved off the chance, earlier than closing out the affair on her third match level with a crosscourt forehand winner.
It’s the third time Fernandez has reached the third spherical or higher in Paris in her profession.
She is going to face eighth seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia subsequent.
