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Naomi Osaka knocked out of tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

Naomi Osaka has been knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Sakatsume gets her steps in with quartet of quality scrambles in Tokyo Though she came up short against Leylah Fernandez on Tuesday in Tokyo, Himeno Sakatsume gave the home fans plenty to cheer about, turning de...

1 DAY AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Off to good start in Tokyo Fernandez won 6-2, 6-4 over Himeno Sakatsume in the first round of Tokyo on Tuesday.

Impact Fresh off a runner-up finish in Ningbo a few days ago, Fernandez continued her positive play as she knocked out the No. 114-ranked wildcard in straight sets after one hour and 34 minutes on court. The 24-year-old from Canada claimed 71% of service points and 48% of return points in the match. Fernandez will play No. 5 seed Elise Mertens (2-2 H2H) in the second round.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rybakina beats Fernandez to defend Ningbo Open title and claim 1st title since earning No. 1 ranking

Elena Rybakina claims her first trophy since earning the No. 1 ranking, defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to defend her Ningbo Open title

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Top-ranked Rybakina will play Fernandez in Ningbo Open final

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina beats Diana Shnaider 6-3, 7-5 to return to the Ningbo Open final

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rallies to reach Ningbo semis Fernandez won 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 over Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarterfinals of Ningbo on Friday.

Impact Fernandez earned her third three-set win in a row at this WTA 500 event as she battled past the No. 33-ranked Russian after two hours and five minutes on court to reach the semifinals. The 24-year-old Canadian tallied 67% of service points and 46% of return points in the victory. Fernandez will play No. 26-ranked Marie Bouzkova (0-1 H2H) in the semifinals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top-ranked Rybakina avoids an upset against qualifier Kawa at Ningbo Open as Jovic beaten

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina has avoided a major upset as she was pushed to a deciding set by qualifier Katarzyna Kawa at the Ningbo Open

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Advances to Ningbo QF Fernandez defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the round of 16 of the Ningbo Open with a score of 7-5, 6-7, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez committed 53 unforced errors in the match, 20 fewer than her opponent. She converted eight break points in 15 attempts as well, three more than Sasnovich. Next up for Fernandez will be Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Muchova secures the last WTA Finals spot after Kostyuk retires at Ningbo Open

Karolina Muchova has secured the last spot at the season-ending WTA Finals after Marta Kostyuk retired from her second-round match at the Ningbo Open

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Hot shots: Two incredible full-stretch gets by Leylah Fernandez in Ningbo Leylah Fernandez pulled off two remarkable full-stretch gets against Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the BNB Ningbo Open second round -- and at cru...

OCTOBER 21 • WTATENNIS.COM

Tops 7th seed in Ningbo first round Fernandez won 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 over Elise Mertens in the first round of Ningbo on Monday.

Impact Fernandez prevailed in a tough first-round matchup as she rallied past the No. 15-ranked Belgian in three sets after two hours and 50 minutes on court to reach the second round. The 24-year-old Canadian improves to 10-3 since the start of the US Open. Fernandez will play No. 122-ranked Aliaksandra Sasnovich (2-2 H2H) next.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Wuhan R3 Fernandez lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the round of 16 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez won 55 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent won 61 percent points while serving. Fernandez registered 18 winners as well, eight fewer than Ostapenko. Overall, Fernandez won 49 percent points.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes third round in Wuhan Fernandez won 6-3, 6-4 over Han Shi in the second round of Wuhan on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez followed up a three-set win in her opener with an easier outing against the Chinese qualifier as she moved into the third round with this straight-setter. The Canadian entered this event ranked No. 25 in the world. Fernandez will take on No. 34-ranked Jelena Ostapenko (0-1 H2H) in the third round.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-setter in Wuhan opener Fernandez won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 over Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wuhan on Monday.

Impact Fernandez bounced back from an early exit in Beijing as she rallied past the No. 24-ranked Russian in a tough first-round matchup that spanned two hours and 27 minutes. The 24-year-old from Canada improves to 8-2 since the start of the US Open. Fernandez will play either No. 13 seed Alexandra Eala (1-1 H2H) or Han Shi next.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zheng Qinwen pulls out of the Wuhan Open with a shoulder injury after her China Open win

Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury a day after winning the China Open for her first WTA title in two years

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Defeat in Beijing R2 Fernandez lost to Kamilla Rakhimova in the round of 64 of the China Open with a score of 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez won 33.3 percent points on second serve, considerably lower than her opponent who won 63.3 percent points on second serve. She converted two break points in four attempts as well, three fewer than Rakhimova. Overall, Fernandez won 87 points, seven fewer than Rakhimova.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leylah Fernandez Shocks WTA Tour With Singapore Open Win Leylah Fernandez took home her first WTA title of the season in Singapore this weekend, breaking a long drought in dominant fashion.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Rankings Watch: Fernandez back in Top 30; Gibson, Birrell break Top 50 Singapore champion Leylah Fernandez returns to the Top 30 in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Singapore finalist Talia Gibs...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WTATENNIS.COM

Wins Singapore Open Fernandez defeated Talia Gibson in the final of the Singapore Open with a score of 7-5, 6-0 on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez converted six break points in the match in 12 attempts, four more than her opponent. She produced five aces as well, three more than Gibson. It was Fernandez's second WTA 500 title in her career.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez wins final eight games in Singapore to claim sixth career title Leylah Fernandez captured the Singapore Tennis Open on Sunday, defeating first-time finalist Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 after winning the final e...

SEPTEMBER 27 • WTATENNIS.COM

Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open Leylah Fernandez earns the second WTA 500 title win of her career at the 2026 Singapore Open with an impressive run that included an upset w...

SEPTEMBER 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Advances to ninth final in Singapore Fernandez won 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 over Maja Chwalinska in the semifinals of Singapore on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez finished strong after dropping her first set of the tournament she rallied past the No. 5 seed from Poland in three sets after two hours and eight minutes on court. The win sends the 24-year-old Canadian into her first final of the season and the ninth overall in her career. Fernandez will play No. 63-ranked Talia Gibson for the first time in the final.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

From 1-6 down to the final: Fernandez rallies past Chwalinska Leylah Fernandez recovered from a set down to defeat Maja Chwalinska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 and reach her first tour-level final of the season and he...

SEPTEMBER 26 • WTATENNIS.COM

Maja Chwalinska vs Leylah Fernandez preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Singapore Tennis Open 2026 semifinal Fixture: (5) Maja Chwalinska vs (6) Leylah Fernandez

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Upsets No. 1 seed in Singapore QF Fernandez won 6-2, 7-5 over Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals of Singapore on Friday.

Impact Fernandez improved to 3-2 in her career against the No. 5-ranked Russian as she posted this straight-set win that spanned one hour and 33 minutes. The No. 6 seed from Canada tallied 57% of service points and 53% of return points in the match. Fernandez will take on No. 5 seed Maja Chwalinska for the first time in the semis.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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