Leylah Fernandez

Leylah Fernandez

Taiwan TaiwanathleteFemaleb. 20025.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

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 and Yuliia Starodubtseva took an early lead against Chan and Aoyama in the quarter-finals.

Taiwan’s Chan, Aoyama spark run in England
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-22
5.0

Leylah Fernandez was defeated by Janice Tjen in her round-of-32 match.

Anisimova handed walkover in Dubai
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-18
5.0

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 years
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-22
7.0

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 Open
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-20
5.0

Janice will face Leylah Fernandez, the 22nd seed, in the first round of the singles competition.

Tak Ada Ekspektasi Hasil untuk Janice Tjen
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-01-18
6.0

Leylah Fernandez was one of the rising Canadian tennis stars alongside Raonic.

Milos Raonic, a model Canadian athlete, calls it a career
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-13
6.0

Sorana Cîrstea will face Leylah Fernandez in the semifinals, who is considered one of the most talented players of the new generation.

Sorana Cîrstea merge în semifinale la Osaka. Victorie muncită pentru sportiva din România
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-10-17
8.0

Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., faces No. 11 Naomi Osaka of Japan in first-round action at the WTA 1000 tournament.

Mboko suffers straight-sets loss to Alexandrova in first round at Wuhan Open
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-10-07
6.0

Leylah Fernandez partnered with Venus Williams in the women's doubles quarter-finals.

Alcaraz, Djokovic to clash in US Open
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-04
5.0

Leylah Fernandez is partnering with Venus Williams in the women’s doubles at the U.S. Open.

Alcaraz on track for semi-final showdown with Djokovic at US Open
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-09-04
7.0

Leylah Fernandez reached the final of the U.S. Open, contributing to the success of Canadian tennis players.

Auger-Aliassime has the look of a winner as he reaches the U.S. Open semi-final
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-04
8.0

Leylah Fernandez is partnering with Venus Williams in the women's doubles at the US Open.

Venus Williams says sister Serena is ‘definitely coaching from afar’ during her US Open doubles run
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-02
8.0

Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams reached the women’s doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.

Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams reach women’s doubles quarter-finals at U.S. Open
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-02
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Leylah Fernandez is set to face Zhang Shuai and Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 16 in women's doubles.

Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to U.S. Open quarter-finals
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-01
7.0

Leylah Fernandez earned a win alongside Venus Williams in their first tournament together.

Sinner and Swiatek dig deep to win
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-01
8.0

Leylah Fernandez was defeated by Arina Sobolenko in the third round of the US Open.

Арина Соболенко вышла в четвертый раунд US Open
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-09-01
5.0
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Leylah Fernandez, the 22-year-old Canadian, has formed a solid partnership with Williams in the US Open doubles.

Venus Williams twirls back time to reach last 16 in US Open doubles
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-31
9.0

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez earned a win alongside Venus Williams in their first tournament together.

Sinner, Swiatek survive US Open scares as Osaka-Gauff showdown looms - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-31
8.0

Leylah Fernandez played against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships.

US Open 2025: Fan proposal draws cheers during Aryna Sabalenka match
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-31
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Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka

Leylah Fernandez celebrated a victory in women's doubles with Venus Williams.

Canada’s Shapovalov falls to top seed Sinner as Fernandez, Williams advance in doubles
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-08-31
8.0

Leylah Fernandez was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open.

Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-30
5.0

Leylah Fernandez lost to Arina Sabalenka in the third round.

Alcaraz in Đoković kljubovala bolečinam in zmagala
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-08-30
5.0

Williams found inspiration from Canadian partner Leylah Fernandez as they beat sixth seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez.

Poland’s Swiatek survives scare - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-08-30
7.0

Leylah Fernandez partnered with Venus Williams in a doubles match.

Swiatek survives scare as Sinner and Osaka cruise at US Open - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-29
7.0