Fernandez rallies to beat Bucsa, advances to third round at Australian Open

MELBOURNE — Canadian Leylah Fernandez overcame a first set loss and another rain delay to advance to the third round of women’s singles at the Australian Open on Tuesday night.
The 30th-seeded Fernandez lost 6-3 to Moldovan-born Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the opening set, then bounced back with 6-4, 6-4 wins in the two-hour, 25-minute match.
The victory marks the first time that the Laval, Que., athlete has made it to the third round of the Grand Slam event at Melbourne Park.
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