Tokyo Tournament: Andreescu and Fernandez Fall Short
It's not the news we wanted to hear, but sadly both Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez have been knocked out of the Tokyo Open tournament. Ugh, it's always a bummer when our Canadian girls don't make it to the top.
Andreescu was looking good in the early rounds, showing off her trademark power and grit. But she ran into some trouble against Elena Rybakina, falling in straight sets. Rybakina, who's been on fire lately, was just too tough to handle for Bianca.
Fernandez had a much closer match, facing off against Ons Jabeur. Leylah pushed her opponent hard but ultimately couldn't quite pull off the upset. She played with her usual fire and determination, but it wasn't enough.
So, while we're disappointed to see our Canadian stars out of the running, there's still plenty to be optimistic about. Both Andreescu and Fernandez are young, talented players with a bright future ahead of them.
We're rooting for them to bounce back strong in their next tournament! Come on, girls! ๐จ๐ฆ๐