Leylah Fernandez advances after top seed Victoria Azarenka retires from Hong Kong opener
Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., advanced to the second round at the Hong Kong Open when top seed Victoria Azarenka retired after two sets Tuesday in Causeway Bay.
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Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., advanced to the second round at the Hong Kong Open when top seed Victoria Azarenka retired after two sets Tuesday in Causeway Bay.