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 reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 13 in 2022. A notable achievement includes finishing as the runner-up at the 2021 US Open at just 19 years old, where she defeated multiple top-5 players. Fernandez has secured one WTA Tour singles title at the 2021 Monterrey Open and has won five WTA titles overall. In doubles, she achieved a ranking of world No. 17 in October 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2020: Biggest Career Win

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

2021: Bobbie Rosenfeld Award

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

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

In 2021, Leylah Fernandez won her first WTA Tour title at the Monterrey Open and finished as the runner-up at the US Open, defeating top-5 players, including Naomi Osaka.

2021: First WTA Tour Title at Monterrey Open

In March 2021, Leylah Fernandez won her first WTA Tour title at the Monterrey Open, defeating Viktorija Golubic without dropping a set. As an 18-year-old, she was the youngest player in the main draw.

2021: US Open Victory

Since the 2021 US Open Leylah Fernandez has not defeated another top ten opponent.

February 2022: Hong Kong Open Title

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.