Quick Info
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Latest News about Leylah Fernandez
19/10/2025
Fernandez captured the WTA tournament in Osaka by defeating Tereza Valentova in a three-set final. The win marked her fifth career singles title and her second title of the 2025 season, further boosting her ranking.
27/07/2025
Leylah Fernandez won the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, defeating Anna Kalinskaya in the final to claim the biggest title of her career at that point. The result also gave her a milestone victory above the WTA 250 level and improved her standing in the rankings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leylah Annie Fernandez |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5-6 (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 106 lbs |
| Plays | Left-handed |
Personal Life
| Residence | Boynton Beach, Florida, United States |
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| Languages | English, French, Spanish |
Family
| Father | Jorge Fernandez (Ecuadorian, former football player) |
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| Mother | Irene Exevea (Filipino Canadian) |
| Siblings | Bianca (younger sister, tennis player) |
Career
| Turned Pro | 2016 |
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| Career High Singles | World No. 13 (August 2022) |
| Career High Doubles | World No. 17 (October 2023) |
| WTA Singles Titles | 5 |
| Notable Achievements |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/leylahfernandez/ | |
| https://x.com/leylahfernandez |
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) |