Fernandez and Andreescu Secure First-Round Wins at Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open

Canadian tennis stars Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu advance in the WTA 500 tournament, marking significant victories in their respective careers.

Leylah Fernandez, seeded eighth, overcame a challenging match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, who retired due to breathing difficulties.
Bianca Andreescu achieved her first victory since July, defeating Japan's Mei Yamaguchi in straight sets.
Fernandez is set to face France's Varvara Gracheva in the next round after her opponent's retirement.
Andreescu will play against second-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia, who received a first-round bye.
The tournament in Tokyo is the final WTA 500 event of the year, drawing significant attention from the tennis community.