Naomi Osaka beat Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4 in Toronto, closing out the match in straight sets. The key was her serving: Osaka fired four aces, landed 76% of first serves and saved two of the three break points she faced.
Osaka broke in the third game at 1-2, but Fernandez answered immediately in game 4 at 2-2. Osaka then took control with another break in game 7 at 3-4. In the second set, the only break came in game 7 at 3-4, and Osaka held off Fernandez to complete the win.
Osaka won 60% of her first-serve points and edged the total points battle 32-26, while Fernandez could not convert enough of her chances, breaking just once from three opportunities. Fernandez was solid from the baseline but had no aces and won fewer service points.