Leylah Fernandez is a professional tennis player who gained prominence with her performance at the 2021 US Open. At the US Open, she reached the final by defeating three top-five players, including the defending champion, Naomi Osaka. Winning her first WTA title at the 2021 Monterrey Open, Fernandez has won three singles titles as of January 2025. She finished semifinalist at the 2024 Hong Kong Open, losing to Diana Shnaider in straight sets. The 22-year-old advanced to the quarterfinal of the 2024 Japan Open, where she lost to Zheng Qinwen.
Fernandez is ranked No. 31 in singles as of January 2025 and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 13 on August 8, 2022. Besides singles, she has garnered fame in doubles with a career-high ranking of No. 17, achieved on October 23, 2023. She finished runner-up at the 2023 French Open with Taylor Townsend. Fernandez helped Canada lift its first Billie Jean King Cup in 2023, defeating Jasmine Paolini.
What is the ethnicity of Leylah Fernandez?
Leylah Fernandez is of Canadian ethnicity. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on September 6, 2002. Her father, Jorge Fernandez, is an Ecuadorian Canadian national, and her mother, Irene Fernandez, is a Filipino Canadian national. Born in Ecuador, Jorge Fernandez moved to Canada when he was four.
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Where does Leylah Fernandez reside?
Fernandez resides in Boynton Beach, Florida, USA. She is undergoing training in Miami, Florida.
FAQs on Leylah Fernandez Ethnicity
A. As of January 2025, Leylah Fernandez is single and not involved in any relationship.
A. Leylah Fernandez is trilingual, which includes speaking English, French and Spanish.
A. In singles, Leylah Fernandez is ranked No. 31 in the world as of 2025. She is ranked No. 32 in the doubles category.
A. Leylah Fernandez is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm in height.
A. Leylah Fernandez has won three WTA singles titles, including the 2023 Hong Kong Open and the 2022 and 2021 Monterrey Open.
