Leylah Fernandez beats Czech qualifier in Japan Open final to win 5th WTA title

Leylah Fernandez beats Czech qualifier in Japan Open final to win 5th WTA title
A female tennis player holds both hands on the racket after returning a shot.

Canadian Leylah Fernandez got off to a quick start and then had to battle to defeat Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the championship final of the Japan Women's Open on Saturday night.