
Mon Feb 10 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Fernandez Cruises into Qatar Open Second Round
**Doha, Qatar** – Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez easily dispatched Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the Qatar Open on Sunday. Fernandez, ranked 27th in the world, secured a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. This win sets up a second-round clash against the eighth-seeded American, Emma Navarro. The match was a clear display of Fernandez’s power and precision, showcasing her strong start to the tournament.