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Fernandez moves into Wuhan’s last 16 after straight-sets win

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A straight-sets win has put Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in the Wuhan Open’s last 16. On October 14, the Laval player defeated Chinese qualifier Han Shi 6-3, 6-4, recovering from a 0-3 start in the second set. Tennis Canada’s report names Jelena Ostapenko as her third-round opponent on October 15. The tournament is being played in China.

Why it matters

Canadian fans have a third-round match to follow as Fernandez continues her tournament run.

Source dated October 14, 2026 · Tennis Canada ↗

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