Leylah Fernandez eliminated from National Bank Open, ending Canadian singles hopes
Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the National Bank Open in Toronto after a straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16. With her exit, Canada's hopes for a singles champion at the tournament have ended, though the country remains in contention for the men's doubles title.
Why it matters
The loss marks the end of a significant national sporting narrative for Canadian tennis fans at a major home event.
Canadian dreams of a second straight singles champion at the national open have been dashed.
Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the National Bank Open presented by Rogers with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16 on Sunday in Toronto.
The 30th-seeded Fernandez, of Laval, Que., was the last Canadian remaining in either the men’s or women’s singles draws.
Victoria Mboko, from Burlington, Ont., won the tournament last year but was unable to defend due to injury.
Osaka, the 11th seed, will next face second-seeded Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals.
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