Fernandez Eyes Repeat Victory in Monterrey

Canadian Tennis Star Sets Sights on Title Defense

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At 18 years old, Canadian Leylah Fernandez has taken the US Open by storm with major upset wins. Now, she is looking to add another title to her resume as she defends her Monterrey Open crown. Fernandez won the tournament last year as a qualifier, and she is looking to become the first player to win the event back-to-back since Serena Williams in 2002.

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Fernandez is coming off a disappointing start to the season, but she is confident that she can turn things around in Monterrey. "I know I haven't played my best tennis so far this year, but I'm starting to feel more comfortable on the court," Fernandez said. "I'm looking forward to competing against some of the best players in the world and hopefully making a deep run in the tournament."

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Fernandez will face a tough test in the first round as she takes on former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka. Azarenka is a two-time Grand Slam champion and she will be looking to make a statement in her first tournament back after a long injury layoff. Fernandez is aware of the challenge that Azarenka poses, but she is confident that she can come out on top.

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"Azarenka is a great player and she will be a tough opponent," Fernandez said. "But I'm confident in my abilities and I know that I can beat her. I'm going to go out there and play my game and see what happens."

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The Monterrey Open is a WTA 250 event that is held in Monterrey, Mexico. The tournament is played on hard courts and it is one of the most prestigious tournaments in Latin America. Fernandez is excited to be back in Monterrey and she is looking forward to competing for the title once again.