Fernandez Dominates Marino in All-Canadian US Open Clash
It was an all-Canadian showdown at the US Open, and Leylah Fernandez made sure her presence was felt in a big way. On Sunday in New York, the 31st-seeded Fernandez from Laval, Quebec, put together a commanding performance to defeat Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. The match lasted just over an hour—one hour and eight minutes to be exact—and throughout that time, Fernandez controlled the pace, the points, and ultimately the result.
Despite a few hiccups with her serve—she recorded one ace but also three double faults—Fernandez capitalized where it mattered most. Every break-point chance that came her way was seized, five in total, and that turned out to be the defining difference. Marino, who is 34 and entered the main draw after fighting through three rounds of qualifying, had her opportunities too. She managed to fire two aces and earned five break-point chances of her own. But only one of those was converted, and against someone like Fernandez, missed chances can quickly pile up into a mountain that’s too hard to climb.
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Marino’s story leading into the match added some intrigue. Battling through qualifying to secure her place on one of the sport’s biggest stages showed determination and grit. But facing Fernandez—someone younger, quicker, and brimming with confidence—was always going to be a difficult test. The lopsided scoreline reflected not a lack of effort on Marino’s part, but rather how sharp Fernandez was from start to finish.
Fernandez, who already carries a reputation for thriving under the spotlight thanks to her remarkable run at the 2021 US Open, looked composed and efficient. Her ability to convert pressure moments into points has often been highlighted, and once again it proved to be the key weapon. Even when her serve wavered with a few double faults, she never allowed momentum to swing away.
Now, with the first-round win secured, Fernandez moves on to face her next challenge. She will meet the winner of a matchup between Marie Bouzkova of Czechia and Elsa Jacquemot of France. Whoever emerges from that clash, they will be facing a Fernandez who appears focused and ready to push deeper into the tournament.
For Canadian fans, it was a bittersweet moment—seeing one of their own advance meant another had to bow out. But for Fernandez, this was exactly the kind of confident, clinical start she needed at this year’s US Open. If she continues with this form, it won’t just be Canadian supporters keeping an eye on her journey; it will be tennis fans worldwide.
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