Leylah Fernandez wins the Singapore Open women’s singles title, defeating Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 in the final at OCBC Arena Center Court. After a challenging start, Fernandez takes control in the second set to secure her first WTA title of the season.
Across outlets, the match scoreline is consistent, with Fernandez winning the opener 7-5 and then dominating the second set 6-0. One report highlights that Fernandez breaks through after needing a key rally in the first set before rolling to victory, while another frames the result as ending a near-year wait for a title.
Earlier in the tournament, Fernandez qualifies for the final by overcoming Poland’s Maja Chwalinska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a three-set semifinal. This win sets up the showdown with Gibson. The accounts also note that Fernandez plays in front of a strong home crowd presence in Singapore, including support from Filipino fans.
