Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian tennis player who turned professional in 2019. At the age of 22 years, she has won three WTA singles titles, including two consecutive Monterrey Open in 2021 and 2022.
Fernandez has a career-high ranking of No. 17 in doubles and No. 13 in singles. The Canadian reached the final of the doubles event at the 2023 French Open and the quarterfinals of the 2023 US Open. She reached the finals of the 2021 US Open, where she lost to Emma Raducanu. Fernandez reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in singles at the 2023 Guadalajara Open, where she lost to Sofia Kenin.
Fernandez led the Canadian team to victory at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup, winning her one doubles match and four singles matches. She became the second player in history to win the Heart Award twice in one season. She is a left-handed player who prefers to play on hard courts. Her biggest weapon is her forehand.
Fernandez finished semifinalist at the 2024 Canadian Open, with her sister Bianca Fernandez losing to Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. Her success continued as she finished runner-up at the 2024 Cincinnati Open in doubles, with Yulia Putintseva losing to Asia Muhammad and Erin Routliffe in a champions tie-break decider. In the same tournament, she advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Elena Rybakina and Diana Shnaider en route. She reached the semifinals of the 2024 Hong Kong Open, where she lost to Diana Shnaider.
| Name | Leylah Fernandez |
| Net Worth | $6.5 million |
| Age | 22 |
| Residence | Boynton Beach, Florida, America |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $5,772,788 |
| Endorsements | Lululemon, Babolat, Morgan Stanley, Birchbox |
Who is Leylah Fernandez's doubles partner?
Nadiia Kichenok is the doubles partner of Leylah Fernandez. She is a professional tennis player from Ukraine who achieved her career-high ranking of No. 29 on January 31, 2022. As of January 2025, she has won nine WTA doubles titles in her career, including the 2023 Japan Open with Friedsam. Her best grand slam record includes finishing quarterfinalist at the 2024 French Open and the 2024 Wimbledon in women's doubles with Miyu Kato and Timea Babos, respectively. Besides Kichenok, Fernandez also partners with her sister Bianca Fernandez to compete in various doubles events.
How tall is Leylah Fernandez?
Leylah Fernandez is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm tall. She has a body weight of around 48 kg or 106 lbs. Other distinctive features of Fernandez's appearance include dark brown eyes and black hair.
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How old is Leylah Fernandez?
Leylah Fernandez is 22 years old as of January 2025. She was born to Jorge and Irene Fernandez on September 6, 2002. She began her tennis journey when she was five and started competing in tennis tournaments at the age of 10. Before tennis, Fernandez tried many other different sports, including soccer, volleyball, and track and field events.
FAQs on Leylah Fernandez Partner
A. Fernandez can speak three languages, including French, English, and Spanish.
A. Fernandez is currently studying business management at Indiana University East.
A. Jorge Fernandez is Leylah Fernandez's coach.
A. Leylah Fernandez became the brand ambassador for Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in Canada.
A. Leylah Fernandez has not won any Grand Slam title till date.
