Osaka plans indefinite break from tennis after shock US Open exit
The defending champion served for the match in the second set, but she capitulated and allowed the 18-year-old to storm to an impressive 5-7 7-6 6-4 on a stunned Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The 23-year-old's future in the game must now be in doubt after she said she will not play again for a "while". Asked what caused the defeat, she added: "I don't think it was her serve because I've been able to return pretty well against people that served better. I don't think it's the occasion because I've been in this situation before.It was the biggest win of Fernandez, the world No 73's career, and one that sets up a fourth-round meeting with 2016 champion Angelique Kerber.
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