FILE PHOTO: Fernandez finishes Zarazua's race to claim the Acapulco final - Princess Acapulco Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico - February 28, 2020 Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez in action during her semifinal match against Mexico's Renata Zarazua REUTERS/Henry Romero
PARIS (Reuters) - Canadian 18-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time as she beat experienced Polona Hercog 6-4 3-6 6-1 at the French Open on Thursday.
Fernandez, the youngest woman left in the draw after an earlier defeat for Denmark's Clara Tauson, was pegged back after winning a tight opener, but raced through the decider.
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