Canada’s Leylah Fernandez secured her spot in the semifinals of the Japan Open after defeating Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova 7-6 (2), 6-3 in Thursday’s quarterfinal match.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the Wuhan Open quarter-finals for the fourth consecutive year on Thursday, revealing she had spent part of last month practicing with Novak Djokovic while on holiday.

Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to defeat Rebecca Sramkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the third round of the Wuhan Open.