Fernandez overtakes Andreeva again and secures a spot in the Singapore semifinals
Leylah Fernandez defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva, World No. 5 and top WTA 500 favourite from Singapore by 6/2 and 7/5 in 1:33 of the match.[1] The Canadian dominated the first set and held her opponent's reaction in the second, securing a place in the semi-final on synthetic court.[2] The early elimination of key number 1 head shows the balance of the tournament and reinforces Fernandes good momentum for the season.[3]
Fernandez knocks out the favourite: 6/2 and 7/5 over Andreeva in Singapore
== sync, corrected by elderman == @elder_man
The Context
The WTA 500 from Singapore, played on a synthetic court, reached the quarterfinals with a weight duel: Russia's Mirra Andreeva, world number 5 and the tournament's top seed, against Canada's Leylah Fernandez, sixth seed.
The game
On Friday, Fernandez needed 1h33 to confirm victory by 6/2 and 7/5. The Canadian dominated the first set with authority, opening clear advantage, and held the reaction of the Russian in the second to close in straight sets.
What does that mean?
Victories over top 5 players weigh heavily on any athlete's career, and for Fernandez who already knows what it is to decide in big stages the result in Singapore reinforces her momentum in the season.
Summary of the moment
With the victory by 6/2 and 7/5 in 1:33, Leylah Fernandez advances to the semifinals of the WTA 500 Singapore, while the tournament loses her main favorite in the quarterfinals.
Image: Reproduced by WTA
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