Canada’s Fernandez upsets Andreeva in third-round match at NBO Toronto

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez hits a return to Russia’s Mirra Andreeva during National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto on Aug. 7, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

By The Canadian Press

Aug 7, 2026 | 11:58 AM

TORONTO — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez rolled to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over fifth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva at the National Bank Open on Friday for her first win over a top-10 opponent this season.

Fernandez, the No. 30 seed, was in control for most of the third-round match on a muggy, overcast afternoon at Sobeys Stadium.

Down 2-5 in the second set, Andreeva picked up her first break to put some pressure on, but Fernandez later served it out for the win in 80 minutes.

Andreeva struggled with unforced errors and could not establish a rhythm against the crowd favourite from Laval, Que., who improved to 15-20 on the season.