Leylah Annie Fernandez News

Defeat in Hong Kong SF Fernandez lost to Victoria Mboko in the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez produced just an ace in the match, three fewer than her opponent. She converted two break points as well, two fewer than Mboko. It was Fernandez's 24th defeat in 55 matches in 2025.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to Hong Kong semifinals Fernandez won 6-4, 6-4 over Sorana Cirstea in the quarterfinals of Hong Kong on Friday.

Impact Fernandez did not drop a set for the third match in a row this week as she booked a spot in the semifinals after this straight-set win over the No. 45-ranked Romanian that spanned one hour and 44 minutes. The 23-year-old Canadian recently won a title in Osaka, and now she's a few wins away from her third title of the year. Fernandez will play No. 3 seed Victoria Mboko in the semifinals.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Books QF berth in Hong Kong Fernandez defeated Eva Lys in the round of 16 of the Hong Kong Open with a score of 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez converted four break points in the match, three more than her opponent. She won 77.4 percent points on her first serve, considerably higher than Lys, who won just 50 percent points on her first serve. Next up for Fernandez will be Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eases to R2 in Hong Kong Fernandez defeated Xiyu Wang in the round of 32 of the Hong Kong Open with a score of 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez converted five break points in the match, three more than her opponent. She won 75.9 percent points on her first serve, considerably higher than Wang who won just 43.6 percent points on her first serve. Next up for Fernandez will be Germany's Eva Lys.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Tokyo R2 Fernandez lost to Elena Rybakina in the round of 16 of the Pan Pacific Open with a score of 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez won 56.2 percent service points in the match. In comparison, her opponent nearly won 64 percent points while serving. Fernandez won 52 points in total, 13 fewer than her opponent. It was Fernandez's 23rd defeat in 53 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Continues momentum in Tokyo Fernandez won 7-6 (5), 6-4 over Maria Sakkari in the first round of Tokyo on Monday.

Impact Fresh off a title run in Osaka, Fernandez kept up her good play as she knocked out the No. 54-ranked Greek in straight sets across two hours and one minute. The 23-year-old Canadian is up to No. 22 in the world after he recent triumph. Fernandez will play No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina (2-1 H2H) next.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins fifth career title in Osaka Fernandez defeated Tereza Valentova in the final of the Japan Open with a score of 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday.

Impact Fernandez won 60.8 percent points on her first serve, considerably higher than her opponent, who won just 48.2 percent points on her first serve. She converted seven break points as well, three more than Valentova. It is the first time in Fernandez's career at the highest level that she managed to win two titles in a season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes second final of year in Osaka Fernandez won 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 over Sorana Cirstea in the semifinals of Osaka on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez outlasted the No. 51-ranked Romanian in their first matchup in three sets across one hour and 56 minutes to advance to the eighth final of her career and her second of 2025. After claiming the Washington D.C. title this summer, Fernandez improved to 4-3 in her career in finals. Fernandez will be favored against either Jaqueline Cristian (1-1 H2H) or Tereza Valentova in this final matchup.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches Osaka semifinals Fernandez won 7-6 (2), 6-3 over Rebecca Sramkova in the quarterfinals of Osaka on Friday.

Impact Fernandez claimed her third straight-set victory so far this week as she topped her No. 65-ranked opponent to move into the semifinals after one hour and 35 minutes on court. The 23-year-old Canadian is through to her first semifinal since she won Washington DC in late July. Fernandez will play No. 51-ranked Sorana Cirstea in the semifinals.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to Ningbo QF Fernandez defeated Dalma Galfi in the round of 16 of the Ningbo Open with a score of 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez won 73.6 percent of the service points in the match, considerably higher than her opponent, who won just 53.1 percent of the points while serving. She converted three break points as well. Next up for Fernandez will be Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Into second round in Osaka Fernandez won 6-2, 7-5 over Hailey Baptiste in the first round of Osaka on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez bounced back from a recent first round loss in Wuhan as she moved past the No. 64-ranked American in straight sets across one hour and 34 minutes. The No. 4 seed from Canada saved 8-of-9 break point chances and won 65% of service points overall in the match. Fernandez will play No. 96-ranked qualifier Dalma Galfi in the second round.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Shanghai opener Fernandez lost to Naomi Osaka in the round of 64 of the Wuhan Open with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez won 60.7 percent of the service points in the match. Other than that, she converted three break points as well. It was Fernandez's 22nd defeat in 47 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Beijing R3 Fernandez lost to Coco Gauff in the round of 32 of the China Open with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 on Sunday.

Impact Fernandez won 55.6 percent points on first serve. In comparison, her opponent won 66.1 percent points on her first serve. Fernandez converted seven break point, one fewer than Guaff. It was Fernandez's 21st defeat in 45 matches in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Thumping win in Beijing R2 Fernandez defeated Maria Sakkari in the round of 64 of the China Open with a score of 6-2, 6-0 on Friday.

Impact Fernandez converted five break points in the match. In comparison, her opponent did not win a single break point. Fernandez won 67.4 percent service points as well, considerably higher than her opponent, who won just 45.7 percent of the points while serving. Next up for Fernandez will be America's Coco Gauff.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in US Open R3 Fernandez lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 32 of the US Open with a score of 6-3, 7-6 on Friday.

Impact Fernandez did not convert a single break point in the match. Other than that, she registered 22 winners as well, six fewer than her opponent. Fernandez won 65 points in total, 12 fewer than Sabalenka. It was Fernandez's 20th defeat in 42 matches in 2025.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three-setter at US Open Fernandez defeated Elsa Jacquemot in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez registered 41 winners in the match, 17 more than her opponent. She converted four break points as well, one more than Jacquemot. Next up for Fernandez will be Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls through US Open first round Fernandez won 6-2, 6-1 over Rebecca Marino in the first round of the US Open on Sunday.

Impact The 2021 runner-up at the US Open got off to a positive start this year as she breezed past her No. 117-ranked countrywoman in two sets across one hour and eight minutes. This marks just the second win for Fernandez in New York since her runner-up finish. The 22-year-old Canadian will take either Marie Bouzkova (0-1 H2H) or Elsa Jacquemot in the second round.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise defeat in Monterrey R2 Fernandez lost to Rebecca Sramkova in the round of 16 of the Abierto GNP Seguros 2025 with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez won 79 points in total, four fewer than her opponent. She converted five break points as well, one fewer than Sramkova. It was Fernandez's 19th defeat in 40 matches in 2025.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moves on in Monterrey Fernandez won 6-3, 7-5 over Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of Monterrey.

Impact Coming off losses in her openers in both Montreal and Cincinnati, Fernandez picked up her first victory since she won Washington D.C. as she moved past the No. 50-ranked Romanian in straight sets. The 22-year-old from Canada is a two-time champion in Monterrey (2021, 2022). She will play either Rebecca Sramkova or Victoria Rodriguez next.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Thumping defeat in Cincinnati Fernandez lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the round of 64 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez converted one break point in the match, three fewer than her opponent. She won just 60 percent of the points on first serve. In comparison, Maneiro won 82 percent points on her first serve. It was Fernandez's 17th defeat in 38 matches in 2025.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising defeat in Toronto R1 Fernandez lost to Maya Joint in the round of 128 of the National Bank Open with a score of 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez converted three break points in the match, three fewer than her opponent. She won just 40.8 percent of the service points, considerably lower than Join, who won 55 percent of the points while serving. It was Fernandez's 17th defeat in 38 matches in 2025.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wins fourth title in D.C. Fernandez won 6-1, 6-2 over Anna Kalinskaya in the final of Washington D.C. on Sunday.

Impact After several tough wins en route to the final, Fernandez cruised past the No. 48-ranked Russian in straight sets across one hour and 10 minutes to capture the fourth title of her career. It marks the first title for the 22-year-old Canadian since Hong Kong in 2023 as she improves to 4-3 in her career in finals. Fernandez will now head home to Canada in Montreal where she will face Maya Joint in the opening round in a few days.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rallies into first final of year Fernandez won 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) over Elena Rybakina in the semifinals of Washington D.C. on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez came out on top as she rallied past the No. 12-ranked Kazakh in a three-set marathon that spanned three hours and 12 minutes to make her first final of the season. Rybakina served for the match in the second set, but the 22-year-old Canadian showed impressive fighting spirit to battle back in hot conditions in Washington D.C. Fernandez will play either Emma Raducanu (0-1 H2H) or Anna Kalinskaya (1-0 H2H) in the final.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cements SF spot in Washington Fernandez defeated Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinal of the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a score of 6-4, 7-6 on Friday.

Impact Fernandez converted five break points in the match. Other than that, she won 60 percent of the service points as well. In comparison, Townsend won 53.5 percent points while serving. It will be Fernandez's maiden appearance in the semifinal of a WTA event in 2025. She will face Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Upsets No. 1 seed in D.C. Fernandez won 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 over Jessica Pegula in the second round of Washington D.C. on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez notched her best win of the season as she upset the No. 4-ranked American after a three-set tussle that spanned two hours and 19 minutes. The 22-year-old from Canada won a total of just two more points than Pegula in the hard-fought victory. Fernandez will play No. 97-ranked qualifier Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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