Canadian Leylah Fernandez defeated Tereza Valentova of Czechia 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the championship final of the Japan Women’s Open.
Fernandez, 23, quickly won the first set in 28 minutes, but Valentova found her game, making the rest of the match a nearly two-hour battle.
The victory marked Fernandez’s second title of 2025 and the fifth of her career, following her win at the Washington Open earlier this year.
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Author's summary: Leylah Fernandez wins Japan Open singles title.