Fernandez upends Keys, seals title duel vs Russian
MANILA, Philippines -- Leylah Fernandez moved one step closer to achieving a breakthrough on grass and at the WTA 500 level or above since her impressive finals run at the 2021 US Open, repulsing defending champion Madison Keys, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, in the semifinals of the Rothesay International Eastbourne in England Friday (Saturday Manila time).