Leylah Fernandez
CanadaathleteFemaleb. 20028.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Leylah Fernandez is a rising Canadian tennis player from Laval, Quebec, celebrated for her remarkable performances and tenacity on the court. Born on September 6, 2002, she gained international recognition after reaching the finals of the 2021 US Open at just 19 years old, showcasing her potential as a future star in women's tennis. Fernandez has continued to make strides in her career, and as of early 2023, she is the only Canadian woman ranked in the top 100 of the WTA rankings, holding the position at No. 27.
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Leylah Fernandez won the WTA Singapore Open title after defeating Talia Gibson.
Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open titleCanada· 2026-09-27
Leylah Fernandez advanced to the final of the Singapore Tennis Open with a three-sets win over Maja Chwalinska.
Leylah Fernandez reaches final of WTA’s Singapore Tennis OpenCanada· 2026-09-26Past 'coaches' at Aman properties have included tennis pro Leylah Fernandez.
Why this luxury hotel group is attracting repeat guests at more than $3,700 a nightCanada· 2026-09-26
Leylah Fernandez is competing in the main tournament in San Paulo.
Justina Mikulskytė atsidūrė per žingsnį nuo pagrindinio WTA turnyro San Paule | Sportas
Lithuania· 2026-09-13
Canadian star Leylah Fernandez, who signed with Lululemon in 2022, makes an estimated US$5-million in sponsorship deals per year.
At the U.S. Open, players bring their style gameCanada· 2026-09-10
Leylah Fernandez is mentioned as a potential pro that could emerge from the increased participation in tennis in Canada.
Canadian, U.S. tennis federations met during NBO to talk about growing the gameCanada· 2026-08-12
Canada's Leylah Fernandez had the backing of a Toronto crowd on Sunday night, but saw her run at the National Bank Open tournament come to an end.
Naomi Osaka brings Leylah Fernandez’s NBO run to an end in round of 16Canada· 2026-08-10
Leylah Fernandez earned a berth in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open.
Fernandez, Eala fuel star power buzz at NBO TorontoCanada· 2026-08-09
Fernandez last beat a player ranked so high when she downed fourth-rated Jessica Pegula on her way to last year’s WTA Washington title.
Rybakina on track in Toronto
Taiwan· 2026-08-09
Leylah Fernandez dominated Mirra Andreeva, the recent French Open champion, by a score of 6-1, 6-4 at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
Leylah Fernandez ousts Mirra Andreeva from National Bank Open in major upsetCanada· 2026-08-08
Leylah Fernandez is active on social media, sharing glimpses of her life as a pro tennis player.
Sports bettors lead the online mob of harassment that WTA players faceCanada· 2026-08-07
Leylah Fernandez was among the players defeated by Alexandra Eala on her way to the title.
Eala claims maiden WTA singles titleTaiwan· 2026-08-05
Leylah Fernandez is another player the Filipino-Canadian community follows and is friends with Eala.
Fresh off of her first WTA Tour title, Alex Eala and her Filipino following get ready for Toronto’s NBOCanada· 2026-08-05
Leylah Fernandez is the only seeded Canadian in the women’s tournament at No. 30.
Andreescu ousted in first round at National Bank Open in TorontoCanada· 2026-08-04
Leylah Fernandez defeated Katie Boulter in the first round of the tournament in Bad Homburg.
Sportske novosti - Katie Boulter bez pobjede i nakon udaje
Croatia· 2026-08-04
Leylah Fernandez is the top-seeded Canadian at No. 30 in the tournament.
Venus Williams crashes out in first round of National Bank OpenCanada· 2026-08-03
Leylah Fernandez was ousted by Alexandra Eala in the second round.
Washington Open defined by upset matchesTaiwan· 2026-08-02
The remainder of the teams that were entered as of Monday: Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe.
Big names up for doubles tournamentTaiwan· 2026-07-29
Leylah Fernandez and partner Joe Salisbury advanced to the second round in mixed doubles.
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski, Brazil’s Luisa Stefani advance in women’s doubles at WimbledonCanada· 2026-07-05
Leylah Fernandez competed against Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic in the first round of Wimbledon.
Елена Рыбакина уступила Элизе Мертенс на Уимблдоне
Kazakhstan· 2026-07-04
Leylah Fernandez was part of the losing team against Danilina and Krunic.
Казахстанская теннисистка одержала вторую победу на Уимблдоне-2026: 03 июля 21:15Kazakhstan· 2026-07-03
Leylah Fernandez and Yuliia Starodubtseva took an early lead against Chan and Aoyama in the quarter-finals.
Taiwan’s Chan, Aoyama spark run in EnglandTaiwan· 2026-06-22
Leylah Fernandez was defeated by Janice Tjen in her round-of-32 match.
Anisimova handed walkover in DubaiTaiwan· 2026-02-18
Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian tennis player mentioned alongside Victoria Mboko as part of Canada's rising tennis talent.
In her meteoric rise, Victoria Mboko is playing beyond her yearsCanada· 2026-01-22
Leylah Fernandez was seeded 22nd in the Australian Open but was bounced in the first round by Janice Tjen.
Leylah Fernandez bounced in first round at Australian OpenCanada· 2026-01-20
Janice will face Leylah Fernandez, the 22nd seed, in the first round of the singles competition.
Tak Ada Ekspektasi Hasil untuk Janice Tjen
Indonesia· 2026-01-18
Leylah Fernandez was one of the rising Canadian tennis stars alongside Raonic.
Milos Raonic, a model Canadian athlete, calls it a careerCanada· 2026-01-13
Leylah Fernandez made a deep U.S. Open run.
Why tennis might actually be the sport that cheats deathCanada· 2025-11-10
Leylah Fernandez advanced to the semifinals without losing a set this tournament.
網球︱莫寶歌「加拿大內訌」4強反勝負傷莉拉費蘭迪絲 首闖港網賽決賽 (20:31) - 20251101 - 體育 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-11-01
Leylah Fernandez is set to participate in the Hong Kong Open.
網球｜大坂直美因傷棄戰香港公開賽 東奧金牌賓絲宣布參戰 (18:13) - 20251018 - 體育 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-18