Fernandez L. defeated Zarazua R. 6-2, 6-2 at Toronto, breaking serve five times across two sets. The match was decided by her return game as much as her own delivery.
The opener saw Fernandez break at 0-2, Zarazua answer at 1-2, and Fernandez close it out with breaks at 2-4 and 2-6. The second set followed the same script, with a break at 2-4 and another at 2-6.
The first-set stats highlighted the gap on return: Fernandez won 17 return points to Zarazua's 10 and converted three of four break chances. She also saved one of the two break points she faced, limiting Zarazua's chances to shift momentum.