Leylah Fernandez cruises to Hong Kong Open quarterfinals in straight sets

Canadian women's tennis player Leylah Fernandez in action during her Round of 16 match against China's Qinwen Zheng on Oct. 10, 2024.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open, defeating Australia's Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. She faces American Bernarda Pera on Friday at 5:45 a.m. ET.