Guadalajara Open Akron: Fernandez eases past qualifier Muhammad in round one
Leylah Fernandez beat Asia Muhammad 6-1, 6-3 on Monday night. She’ll play No 13 seed Elise Mertens in the next round
Leylah Fernandez USO 2023 Zuma / Panoramic
Canadian Leylah Fernandez reached the second round of the Guadalajara Open Akron by winning against American qualifier Asia Muhammad 6-1, 6-3 on Monday night.
Fernandez, ranked No 74, will play No 13 seed Elise Mertens next.
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