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Leylah Fernandez

Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player born in Montreal on 6 September 2002.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readCited sources

Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player from Montreal who reached the singles final at the 2021 US Open. She has been ranked as high as world No. 13 in women’s singles by the WTA.

What it is

Leylah Annie Fernandez (born 6 September 2002) is a left-handed Canadian tennis player who turned professional in 2016. She won the girls’ singles title at the 2019 French Open and became a household name after her run to the US Open final in 2021.

Why it matters

Fernandez is one of Canada’s leading women’s tennis players and represents the country in major international events, including the Billie Jean King Cup and Olympics. Her runner-up finish at the 2021 US Open — where she defeated several top-ranked players — marked a breakthrough for Canadian tennis.

Key details

Fernandez is coached by her father, Jorge Fernandez, and has Ecuadorian and Filipino heritage. She has won multiple WTA Tour singles titles, including several at the Monterrey Open. Her highest singles ranking is world No. 13.

In short

  • Born in Montreal, Quebec, on 6 September 2002.
  • Runner-up at the 2021 US Open in women’s singles.
  • Highest singles ranking: world No. 13.
  • Represents Canada in international tennis.
Canadian angle

Fernandez is one of Canada’s best-known women’s tennis players and has represented Canada in major international competitions, making her a notable figure for Canadian sports readers.

Quick questions

How old is Leylah Fernandez?
She was born on 6 September 2002, so she is 23 years old.
Did Leylah Fernandez win the US Open?
No. She was the runner-up in women’s singles at the 2021 US Open.
What nationality is Leylah Fernandez?
She is Canadian.

Sources

  1. WTA — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/326735/leylah-fernandez
    Supports: Birth date and place, coach, and player profile details.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/es/noticias/copa-billie-jean-king-2024-leylah-fernandez-tenista-canadiense-raices-ecuatorianas
    Supports: Canadian nationality, age, family background, and ranking reference.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/3641/leylah-fernandez
    Supports: Nationality, birth date, height, and current ranking listing.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leylah_Fernandez
    Supports: Highest singles ranking, US Open runner-up result, height, and coach.
  5. Canadian Olympic Committee — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/leylah-fernandez/
    Supports: Canadian team representation, birth details, age, and height.