Leylah Fernandez Rank
About Leylah Fernandez
Canadian tennis star, Leylah Fernandez came into the limelight in 2019 when she reached the finals of the girls' singles at the Australian Open. Later that year, she won the same category at the French Open, and went on to play her first professional match.
In July 2019, she won her first title as a professional player after beating Carson Branstine to clinch the Gatineau Challenger. Her breakthrough came two years later when she won the Monterrey Open, her maiden Women's Tennis Association Tour singles trophy.
She came close to winning the US Open in 2021, but lost to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the finals. Her impressive display throughout the year shot her to the 28th position on the WTA Rankings.
Family
Her dad Jorge Fernandez, who played soccer at the semi-professional level, has played a huge role in the development of her career. Her mother is called Irene Exevea. Bianca Jolie, her junior sister, is also a talented tennis player. Her other sister, Jodeci, is a qualified dentist.
Facts
She played her first Grand Slam match at the 2020 Australian Open.
The Canadian has competed against some prominent names in the sport including Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, and Petra Kvitova.
Like most celebrities of her generation, Fernandez is very active on social media. She has recorded over 297,000 followers on her “leylahannietennis”.
In 2019, she became the second female tennis player from Canada to win a Grand Slam at the junior level.
She’s also known to be a fan of soccer, with Real Madrid and Manchester City being two of her favorite teams.
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F.A.Q. about Leylah Fernandez
When is her birthday?
Leylah Fernandez's birthday is on September 6, 2002.
In how many days is her birthday?
Leylah's birthday is in 141 days
How old is she?
She is 21 years old.
Where is Leylah from?
She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.