In an exciting showdown at the Hong Kong Open, Canadians Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko are set to face off in the semifinals. Both players excelled in their quarterfinal matches, showcasing their exceptional skills on the court.
Quarterfinal Highlights
Leylah Fernandez, the second seed, secured her place in the semifinals with a straight-sets victory. She defeated Romania’s seventh seed, Sorana Cirstea, with a final score of 6-4, 6-4. Fernandez demonstrated strong defensive skills, saving four out of five break points while converting three out of nine opportunities against Cirstea.
- Match score: 6-4, 6-4
- Break points saved: 4 of 5
- Break points converted: 3 of 9
This victory marks Fernandez’s second win over Cirstea this month. Earlier, she triumphed against Cirstea in the Japan Women’s Open, which contributed to her overall career title count.
Mboko’s Dominance
Victoria Mboko, seeded third, advanced to the semifinals when sixth-seeded Anna Kalinskaya of Russia retired during the match. At that point, Mboko was leading decisively with a score of 6-1, 3-1. The match lasted only 48 minutes, and Mboko showcased her powerful serve with nine aces and an impressive win of 61.8 percent of the total points.
- Match status: Kalinskaya retired
- Match duration: 48 minutes
- Aces: 9
- Point percentage won: 61.8%
Following a challenging period after winning her first WTA title at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Mboko appears to be regaining her form. She faced a slump with four consecutive losses but reached the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo last week.
Anticipation for the Semifinal
This clash will mark the first meeting between Leylah Fernandez and Victoria Mboko. Fans eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling semifinal at the Hong Kong Open. In other news, fifth-seeded Maya Joint of Australia is set to compete against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in the second semifinal of this WTA 250 event.
