Fernandez secured her spot in the next round by overcoming Parks 6-4, 6-3 in a match lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as reported by WTA Tennis. This win also served as a measure of revenge for Fernandez, who had previously lost to Parks in two of their three encounters, including a first-round exit at this year’s Roland Garros, according to Sportsnet.
Dominant Performance Against Parks
Fernandez demonstrated a solid performance against Parks, who struggled with consistency. The Canadian managed to convert five of her seven break points and maintained a significant advantage in first-serve points won, hitting 71 percent compared to Parks’ 59.3 percent, Sportsnet highlighted. Parks, ranked World No. 70, committed 41 unforced errors over 19 games, which significantly contributed to Fernandez building an early 5-1 lead in the first set, as noted by WTA Tennis. Despite a brief wobble when closing out the opener, Fernandez sealed the first set with an ace on her third set point before dominating the second set.
“Alycia’s a tough opponent to play against,” Fernandez said after the match, according to WTA Tennis. “She doesn’t give you a lot of rhythm, hits the ball super hard.”
A Renewed Rivalry Awaits: Fernandez vs. Andreeva
The upcoming quarterfinal match between Fernandez and Andreeva pits the World No. 31 against the World No. 5, as reported by The Canadian Press via The Star. Their head-to-head record is currently tied at 2-2, though Fernandez holds a 2-0 lead on hard courts. Their rivalry began in 2023, with Andreeva securing her maiden tour-level win against Fernandez at Madrid 2023. Fernandez retaliated five months later in Hong Kong, eventually winning one of her five career titles.
The two did not meet again for three years until Andreeva defeated Fernandez in the Madrid quarterfinals earlier this year. However, Fernandez bounced back with a 6-1, 6-4 victory in front of her home crowd at the Toronto third round in August, WTA Tennis detailed. This win in Toronto remains Fernandez’s sole Top 10 victory of the season to date.
Contrasting Paths to the Quarterfinals
Andreeva, the No. 1 seed and reigning Roland Garros champion, also advanced to the quarterfinals in straight sets. She opened her Singapore campaign with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich in 1 hour and 12 minutes, WTA Tennis reported. Andreeva, who received a first-round bye, won 72% of her first-serve points and 68% of Sasnovich’s second-serve points, showcasing strong form despite missing two match points against Coco Gauff in the US Open quarterfinals.
“I haven’t played [Sasnovich] in two years, so I didn’t really know what to expect,” Andreeva stated in her on-court interview. “I’m super happy I was able to stay focused and keep playing my game.”
Andreeva’s season has been exceptional, with a 45-14 record and three titles, including Adelaide and Linz, making her one of only three players to lift three trophies this year alongside World No. 1 Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. In contrast, Fernandez, at 24 years old, currently holds a negative win-loss ratio of 19-22 (19-21 at tour level) in 2026 and has not reached a semifinal since Hong Kong at the end of 2025, according to WTA Tennis. Despite the disparity in season form, Fernandez’s previous hard-court victories against Andreeva suggest the upcoming quarterfinal could be a closely contested match. The winner will continue their pursuit of the Singapore Open title.