Leylah Fernandez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Leylah Fernandez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Leylah Annie Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA ranking of No. 13 in singles and No. 17 in doubles. She has won four WTA singles titles, including the 2021 Monterrey Open. Fernandez gained significant recognition as a 19-year-old when she reached the final of the 2021 US Open, defeating multiple top-5 players on her way to the final before losing to Emma Raducanu.

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June 2019: French Open Junior Grand Slam Title

On June 8, 2019, Leylah Fernandez defeated Emma Navarro in the French Open final, becoming the first Canadian female winner of a junior Grand Slam title since Eugenie Bouchard in 2012. This victory earned her the world No. 1 junior ranking.

July 2019: First Professional Singles and Doubles Titles

On July 21, 2019, Leylah Fernandez won her first professional singles title at the Gatineau Challenger, defeating fellow Canadian Carson Branstine. She also won her first professional doubles title, teaming with Rebecca Marino.

2020: Win Against Belinda Bencic

In 2020, Leylah Fernandez achieved the biggest win of her career in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifying round against world No. 5, Belinda Bencic.

2021: Bobbie Rosenfeld Award

At the end of 2021, Leylah Fernandez was awarded the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award by the Canadian Press, recognizing her as the Canadian female athlete of the year.

2021: Won First WTA Tour Title and US Open Runner-Up

In 2021, Leylah Fernandez won her first WTA Tour title at the Monterrey Open. As a 19-year-old, she was also the runner-up at the 2021 US Open.

2021: US Open

In 2021, during the US Open, Leylah Fernandez defeated her first top ten opponent (Markéta Vondroušová).

2021: First WTA Tour Title at Monterrey Open

In March 2021, at the Monterrey Open, Leylah Fernandez won her first WTA Tour title by defeating Viktorija Golubic, becoming the youngest player in the main draw at 18 years old and winning without dropping a set.

February 2022: Hong Kong Open Win

After failing to qualify for the China Open, Leylah Fernandez won her first title since February 2022 at the Hong Kong Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka, Mirra Andreeva, Linda Fruhvirtová, Anna Blinkova and Kateřina Siniaková.

2023: Billie Jean King Cup Victory

In 2023, Leylah Fernandez led the Canadian team to victory at the Billie Jean King Cup, winning four singles matches and one doubles match. She also won the Heart Award for both the Qualifiers and the Finals.

2025: Citi DC Open Win

In 2025, Leylah Fernandez won her fourth WTA title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, after 21 months, her first WTA 500 title. She defeated Anna Kalinskaya in the final.