Canada's Fernandez beats Valentova to win Japan Open | Sports

OSAKA, Japan, Oct 19, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat Czech teenager Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 to win the Japan Open on Sunday, her second WTA title of the year. Fernandez, the world number 27, added to her victory at the DC Open in Washington in July by seeing off qualifier Valentova in Osaka. Fernandez paid tribute to beaten opponent Valentova, who was playing in her first WTA final at the age of 18. "You played amazing and it's been a wonderful week for you, your coach and your family," Fernandez told Valentova, who is ranked 78 in the world. "I'm sure I'm going to see you in many more finals like this one," added the 23-year-old after...