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Fernandez took full control in the final set, breaking Yastremska’s serve three times in the final set to close out the match in commanding style.
For all the excitement about Fernandez’s first round victory, however, Gaby Dabrowski and Sharon Fichman suffered a disappointment opening-round loss in women’s doubles. Brazil’s Luisa Stefani and Jessica Pegula posted a 7-6 , 6-4 victory. With that, Fichman’s Olympics are over and done.Article contentJust the same, the Canadian pair, seeded seventh at the Olympics, were expected to have a far longer run here.
World number one Novak Djokovic, who is bidding to become the first men’s player to win the Golden Slam — winning the Olympic title along with the other for Grand Slam events — began in fine form, finishing off Hugo Dellien of Bolivia 6-2, 6-2. Before the match, Djokovic said he would not compete at the National Bank Open in Toronto Aug. 9-15 due to his busy schedule.
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