Quebecer Leylah Annie Fernandez saw her career come to an end in the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto on Wednesday.
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The 19-year-old was defeated by Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets 7-6(4), 6-1. The 13th in the series in the Queen City lost its flag in 98 minutes on the central court of the Aviva Center.
Haddad Maia, 24th ranked player in the world, took the serve of the crowd favorite four times and offered nine break points throughout the game. She also had five aces.
Fernandez, for his part, won only 54% of the exchanges disputed on his first serve. She also broke her rival twice on as many occasions.
In the round of 16, Haddad Maia has an appointment with the intimidating Iga Swiatek. The Pole is the world number 1 and has won 47 of the 52 matches she has played so far in 2022 on the WTA Tour.