Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian tennis player who turned professional in 2019. At the age of 21 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.
| Name | Leylah Fernandez |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
| Age | 21 |
| Residence | Boynton Beach, Florida, America |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $5,019,203 |
| Endorsements | Lululemon, Babolat, Morgan Stanley, Birchbox |
Who is Leylah Fernandez's doubles partner?
Taylor Townsend is Leylah Fernandez's doubles partner, a professional player from America. Townsend achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 5 on June 5, 2023. Her best performance in a grand slam includes reaching the final of the 2023 French Open and the 2022 US Open. Townsend has won four WTA doubles titles, including the 2023 Cincinnati Masters and the Adelaide International edition.
The duo of Townsend and Fernandez reached the finals of the 2023 French Open, where Hsieh Su Wei and Wang Xinyu defeated them. The duo also reached the final of the 2023 Miami Open, where they lost to Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff.
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.
How old is Leylah Fernandez?
Leylah Fernandez is 21 years old. 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
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.
