Leylah Fernandez breezes to win over British opponent to begin Hong Kong title defence

Defending champion Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Britain's Heather Watson on Tuesday.

Leylah Fernandez breezes to win over British opponent to begin Hong Kong title defence
Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez hits a return against China's Zheng Qinwen during their women's singles quarterfinal of the Pan Pacific Open tournament in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2024.

Defending champion Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Britain's Heather Watson on Tuesday.