“Canadian tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez was unable to secure a victory in the Rothesay International women’s singles final, falling 6-3, 6-4 to Russia’s Daria Kasatkina. Despite her best efforts, Fernandez faced a tough opponent on the grass court, marking her first final at the WTA 500 level or above since the 2021 U.S. Open.
#### A Hard-Fought Battle
In a one-hour, 50-minute match, Fernandez displayed her skill and determination, breaking on two of seven opportunities. However, it was not enough to overcome Kasatkina’s strong performance, with the world No. 14 breaking on five of her 10 opportunities. Despite the loss, Fernandez’s journey to the final was nothing short of impressive, defeating defending champion Madison Keys in the semifinals.
#### Doubles Showdown
As the singles final came to an end, all eyes turned to the women’s doubles final, where Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe faced off against Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko and Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok.
While the outcome of the singles final may not have been what Fernandez hoped for, her resilience and talent continue to shine, leaving fans eagerly anticipating her next move. As she reflects on this match and looks ahead to future competitions, one thing is clear: Leylah Fernandez is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.”
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