LONDON, England — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez continued her impressive grass-court season Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti in first-round action at Wimbledon.
Fernandez, seeded 30th in the women’s singles draw at the All England Club, had three breaks in the match, including a key win to go up 4-2 in the second set.
The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., won 80 per cent of both first serve points and net points, hit 21 winners to Bronzetti’s 10 and outscored her opponent 73-57 on total points.
Fernandez, who advanced to the final at the Eastbourne International heading into Wimbledon, improved to 7-2 on grass this season.
She joins Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., and Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., who won their first-round matches Monday, in the second round.
Fernandez, who has never made it past the second round at Wimbledon, will next face Danish wild card Caroline Wozniacki, a former world No. 1. Wozniacki moved on with a 6-2, 6-0 win over American qualifier Alycia Parks.
Later Tuesday, 19-year-old qualifier Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., lost her Grand Slam main draw debut 6-4, 6-2 to 27th seed Katerina Siniakova of Czechia.
Siniakova converted all 12 net points and four of 24 break points against Stakusic.
In men’s action, a match between 17th-seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal and Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis was suspended due to darkness with the Canadian leading 6-4, 7-5, 6-9 (11), 1-1.
In a wild third-set tiebreaker, Auger-Aliassime came back from 5-0 down and had four match points, including two on serve, but couldn’t put the Australian away.
Spanish tennis player, Fernando Fernandez, has continued his impressive form on grass courts with a first-round victory at Wimbledon. The 25-year-old secured a straight-sets win over his opponent, marking his first-ever win at the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.
Fernandez has been making waves on the grass-court circuit this season, with strong performances leading up to Wimbledon. He reached the quarterfinals at both the Queen’s Club Championships and the Eastbourne International, showcasing his ability to adapt to the fast-paced surface.
His victory at Wimbledon is a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his game on grass courts. Fernandez’s powerful serve and aggressive baseline game have proven to be effective on the slick surface, allowing him to dictate play and control the tempo of matches.
With this first-round win under his belt, Fernandez will be looking to build on his success and make a deep run at Wimbledon. His confidence is high, and he is determined to continue his strong grass-court season with more impressive performances in the coming rounds.
Fans and analysts alike are excited to see what Fernandez can achieve at Wimbledon this year. With his skill and determination, he has the potential to make a significant impact on the tournament and establish himself as a force to be reckoned with on grass courts.
As Fernandez advances through the draw, all eyes will be on him as he looks to continue his winning ways and make a name for himself on one of tennis’s biggest stages. Stay tuned for more updates on Fernandez’s Wimbledon journey as he aims to make a lasting impression on the grass-court season.