Leylah Fernandez's run at the WTA Bad Homburg tournament ended in the second round on Tuesday when she fell to Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-4. The Canadian player, ranked No. 23, was unable to contain the No. 52-ranked opponent on the grass surface.
How the match unfolded
Wang Xinyu controlled the contest, converting five of six break points earned and striking four aces in the 92-minute encounter. Fernandez, ranked No. 23, managed three aces and converted two of four break points but struggled with her serve, committing six double faults. Wang's efficient play on the grass surface proved decisive across both sets.
What comes next
The loss marks an early exit for Fernandez at the European grass-court event. Bad Homburg is part of the WTA tour's grass-court swing leading into Wimbledon.