OSAKA, Japan – Leylah Fernandez was crowned champion of the Japan Open WTA by defeating young Tereza Valentova in a final full of emotions. The match, played on Sunday, culminated in a score of 6-0, 5-7 and 6-3, securing the fifth title of her career for the tennis player.Fernandez, who was participating in his eighth final, demonstrated his skill from the start, dominating the first set in just 29 minutes. However, Valentova, coming from the qualifying phase, managed to recover and balance the match in the second set. Valentova, with great determination, managed to break Fernandez’s serve in the twelfth game, tying the match.In the decisive set, Fernandez, currently ranked 27th, achieved a crucial break in the fourth game, giving her the necessary advantage. Despite the Czech player’s resistance, Fernandez remained calm and secured her second title of the season, after winning the Washington Open in July.
Fernández Conquers the Japan Open: Fifth WTA Title for the Canadian
