Leylah Fernandez from Canada secures a spot in the semifinals of the Japan Open tennis tournament after defeating Rebecca Sramkova from Slovakia with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the quarterfinals held on Thursday. Hailing from Laval, Quebec, Fernandez managed one ace and three double faults while seizing four out of nine break opportunities during the match.
On the other hand, Sramkova, who also scored one ace, struggled with seven double faults. She capitalized on two out of three break-point opportunities. Fernandez is now set to face the victor between Viktorija Golubic from Switzerland and Sorana Cirstea from Romania in the upcoming match.
