By Canadian Press

Canada’s Fernandez begins Hong Kong defence with win over Britain’s Watson

Oct 29, 2024 | 9:11 AM

HONG KONG — Defending champion Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Britain’s Heather Watson on Tuesday.

Fernandez, the third seed from Laval, Que., punished her opponent’s mistakes by converting five of her seven break-point chances.

On serve, Fernandez had four aces and defended four of the five break points she faced.

Fernandez improved to 1-3 against Watson in their first meeting since the 2020 Acapulco final.

Fernandez will next face Australia’s Kimberly Birrell in the second round of the WTA 250 tournament.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2024.

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