Canada’s Leylah Fernandez falls in three sets to Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, ending her Monterrey Open run in the round of 16.
Canadian Star Falls in Monterrey
Canadian tennis standout Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Monterrey Open on Wednesday night after a three-set battle against Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova. The 22-year-old from Laval, Que., entered the round of 16 as the seventh seed but could not hold off her opponent’s comeback.
How the Match Unfolded
Fernandez opened strong, taking the first set 6-2 by winning over 64 per cent of her first-serve points. However, momentum shifted as Sramkova converted all five of her break-point chances in the following sets. The Slovakian went on to secure a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory in a match lasting just over two hours.
Tournament Setting
The Monterrey Open, a hardcourt WTA 500 event in Mexico, has been a special tournament for Fernandez, who is a two-time champion. This year, she aimed for another deep run, but her campaign ended earlier than expected in the round of 16.
Recent Form
Fernandez arrived in Monterrey on the heels of winning the Washington Open last month, her first title of 2025. Yet consistency has proved elusive—she exited in the opening rounds at both the National Bank Open in Montreal and the Cincinnati Open before this latest setback.
Why This Loss Matters
As one of Canada’s top tennis hopes, Fernandez’s early departure highlights the volatility of her season. With major tournaments approaching, including the U.S. Open, she will need to regroup quickly to regain form and confidence on hardcourt.
Canadian Presence Still Alive
Despite Fernandez’s loss, Canadian representation at the Monterrey Open continues. Doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski and her partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand remain in contention, set to face Russians Kamilla Rakhimova and Irina Khromacheva later this week.
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