Leylah Fernandez

Professional tennis player

Canadian Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityCanadian
Date of Birth06/09/2002
Age23 years
BirthplaceMontreal, Quebec, Canada

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLeylah Annie Fernandez

Physical Stats & More

Height5-6 (168 cm)
Weight106 lbs
PlaysLeft-handed

Personal Life

ResidenceBoynton Beach, Florida, United States
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Family

FatherJorge Fernandez (Ecuadorian, former football player)
MotherIrene Exevea (Filipino Canadian)
SiblingsBianca (younger sister, tennis player)

Career

Turned Pro2017
Career High SinglesWorld No. 13 (August 2022)
Career High DoublesWorld No. 17 (October 2023)
WTA Singles Titles5
Notable Achievements
  • 2021 US Open runner-up
  • 2021 Monterrey Open winner (first WTA title)
  • 2022 Monterrey Open winner (defended title)
  • Junior French Open winner (2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started playing tennis at age 5, competing at age 10
2. Second-born of three children
3. Fluent in three languages
4. Earned Bobbie Rosenfeld Award (Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year, 2021)
5. Won Heart Award in Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers (2021)
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