Defending champion Leylah Fernandez cruises into Monterrey Open final

Canada's Leylah Fernandez has punched her ticket to the final of the Monterrey Open for the second year in a row.

Fernandez's title defence remains alive after she defeated Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-4 in commanding fashion in the semifinal Saturday.

The match lasted one hour and 12 minutes. The 19-year-old from Laval, Que., needed just 22 minutes to win the first set.

WATCH | Fernandez books spot in Monterrey Open final:

Defending champ Fernandez motors into Monterrey Open final

3 years ago

Duration 2:09

Defending champion Leylah Annie Fernandez of Laval, Que., breezed past Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the final of the WTA Monterrey Open final.

Fernandez, the tournament's second seed, had three aces in the match and broke her opponent three times.

Fernandez returns to to the Monterrey Open final after winning the tournament last year — the first WTA title of her career.

She faces Colombia's Camila Osorio in the final.

WATCH | Fernandez advances to Monterrey Open semis with win over Wang Qiang:

Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to Monterrey semis

3 years ago

Duration 2:44

Fernandez defeated Wang Qiang in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, at the Monterrey Open in Mexico.