By Canadian Press

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez loses to Greece’s Maria Sakkari at Citi Open

Aug 4, 2023 | 11:35 AM

WASHINGTON — Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez has been eliminated from the Citi Open in straight sets.

She lost to Greece’s Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-2 in the Round of 16 of the event in Washington, D.C.

Sakkari dominated the native of Laval, Que., in every facet of the match.

The fourth-seeded Sakkari had five aces to Fernandez’s one.

She also won 75 per cent of her first serve points to the Canadian’s 60.

healthcare challenges

'We have this one opportunity:' rally scheduled to boost support for central Island healthcare

1h ago

changing the narrative

'People have been struggling:' Nanaimo event part of World Suicide Prevention Day

5h ago

more housing

Following lengthy debate, multi-family housing approved beside Englishman River

Sep 07, 2024

It was the first match Fernandez and Sakkari had played in their WTA Tour careers.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2023.

The Canadian Press