Leylah Fernandez to Compete Against Elena Rybakina in Ningbo Open Final

Leylah Fernandez from Canada is set to compete against top-ranked Elena Rybakina in the final of the Ningbo Open. Fernandez secured her place in the championship match by defeating Marie Bouzkova with a score of 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals held on Saturday.

In the other semifinal, Rybakina, the defending champion, overcame Diana Shnaider, also winning 6-3, 7-5. During her match, Rybakina faced challenges with her serve, needing 11 set points to clinch the first set, which included a total of 11 double-faults between both players.

This final marks Fernandez's opportunity to claim her second title in two months, following her victory at the Singapore Open in late September. Rybakina, who has won 14 career singles titles, will be competing in her 28th career final, holding a 3-2 record against Fernandez.