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Leylah Fernandez holds off Japanese qualifier in Singapore, advancing to Round 2

CBC Sports · September 21, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

Leylah Fernandez holds off Japanese qualifier in Singapore, advancing to Round 2

Canada's Leylah Fernandez is through to the second round of the Singapore Tennis Open following a 6-2, 6-3 win over Japan's Kyoka Okamura on Monday.

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Leylah Fernandez holds off Japanese qualifier in Singapore, advancing to Round 2

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