Canadians Fernandez, Shapovalov through to Round 2 at US Open
Canadian tennis players Leylah Fernandez and Denis Shapovalov both advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open after winning their respective opening matches. Fernandez defeated Shuai Zhang, while Shapovalov overcame Miomir Kecmanovic.
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Success in major Grand Slam tournaments is significant for the national profile of Canadian tennis athletes.
NEW YORK — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is on to the second round of the U.S. Open. The Laval, Que., native defeated China’s Shuai Zhang 6-3, 6-2 in opening-round women’s singles action on Sunday. The 31st-seeded Fernandez had four aces to three double faults and converted three of her seven break-point chances. She also saved all seven of Zhang’s break-point opportunities.
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