The Lexus Nottingham Open 2025 kicked off in style with a high-energy Round of 32 on the grass courts of Nottingham, England. Tennis fans were treated to dominant wins, tiebreak drama, and a gutsy performance from Canadian fan-favorite Leylah Fernandez, who continues to show why she’s one of the most exciting players on the WTA Tour.
🌟 Leylah Fernandez Leads the Charge for Canada
In one of the most gripping matches of the day, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez edged past the Netherlands’ Suze Lamens in a three-set battle, winning 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Fernandez’s quick footwork and fearless shot-making on grass gave her the edge in a rollercoaster match. Despite dropping the second set, the 2021 US Open finalist regrouped brilliantly to close out the decider, proving her readiness for a deep grass-court run ahead of Wimbledon.
🎾 Round of 32 Results – Women’s Singles Highlights
🔹 Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) dominated British teenager Hannah Klugman with a clean 6-2, 6-2 win, using her variety and court craft to outplay the local hope.
🔹 Clara Tauson (DEN) outplayed Kimberly Birrell (AUS) 7-5, 6-2, using powerful returns to keep Birrell on the back foot.
🔹 Lucia Bronzetti fell to Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic, who powered through with a commanding 6-0, 6-4 scoreline.
🔹 Linda Noskova (CZE) held off a strong challenge from Anca Todoni (ROU), clinching it 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(6) in a nail-biter.
🔹 Liang Zhu (CHN) rolled past Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-1, showing solid form on the grass.
🔹 Dayana Yastremska (UKR) showed mental strength in her 6-4, 7-6(4) win over Olga Danilovic (SRB).
🔹 Anna Blinkova (RUS) comfortably dispatched Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3, in a clean and focused display.
🎥 Don’t miss the full match replays on Tennis Channel and follow along as the grass-court action heats up in Nottingham—with Leylah Fernandez leading the Canadian charge toward Wimbledon glory!
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