Leylah Fernandez scored four consecutive losses.
Canada defeated Susan Ramons of the Netherlands 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the first round of the Nottingham Open in England on Monday.
It was a tough year for No. 30 Fernandez, who entered the WTA Tour 250 event in 2025 with a record of 12-14.
Monday marked the first professional match between Fernandez and No. 70 Lamens.
Fernandez Next will face the winner of the match between Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva and Germany’s Tatjana Maria.
