Leylah Fernandez sees run at 100k ITF Madrid tournament end in semi-finals to Sorribes Tormo
WTASunday, 21 May 2023 at 02:30
Leylah
Fernandez was defeated in the semifinals of the W100 Madrid against the
local player Sara Sorribes Tormo, with a score of 6-2, 7-5.
The
Canadian was looking to find better sensations in the midst of her preparation
for the French Open. In both the Madrid Open and the Rome Open, Fernandez was
unexpectedly eliminated in the first round. This week, she received a wild card
for the ITF Spain in an effort to gain rhythm and recover some points to avoid
falling too far in the rankings, where she currently stands at the world No. 50.
The Spanish
player Sara Sorribes Tormo was sidelined for several months due to an injury at
the end of last year, which forced her to miss the first part of the season and
only make her debut in early April. This affected her ranking, and although she
is currently outside the top 150, she has gradually been regaining positions.
By reaching the final, she is guaranteed to climb at least to world No. 132.
The match
saw an inconsistent Leylah, who was broken six times and only won 50% of her
first serves, facing an opponent who is a clay court specialist and will
compete for the title against Olga Danilovic.
Nevertheless,
the former US Open finalist won several matches against Conny Perrin, Emiliana
Arango, and Arantxa Rus, which will give her confidence heading into Roland
Garros, where she reached the quarterfinals last year.
On Monday,
both Sorribes and Fernandez are registered to play in the WTA 250 event in
Marrakech and have been drawn to face each other in the opening round, which
could lead to a quick rematch.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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