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Lefty Power: Alexandra Eala addresses comparisons to Leylah Fernandez – 'She plays in her own way'

Alexandra Eala picks her dream Grand Slam and reacts to comparisons with Leylah Fernandez. The world No. 72 Alexandra Eala recently opened up about her goals and inspirations in tennis after her remarkable breakthrough run at the WTA 1000 Miami Open, where she stunned two top-5 players and reached the semifinals.

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Daily Dose of Social Media: Lionel Messi attends Miami Open to watch Novak Djokovic, Leylah Fernandez share a laugh in karaoke fun'

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Lionel Messi stole the spotlight during the match between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov. This Miami Open session had a luxury crowd, including Venus Williams and Juan Martin Del Potro.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 26

Leylah Fernandez announces first major partnership with her foundation

Leylah Fernandez recently announced a partnership initiative of her organisation, the Leylah Annie & Family Foundation, with First Serve Miami. The 2021 US Open runner-up had announced her foundation months earlier, but this will be her first major partnership.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / March 22

Awesome Ashlyn Krueger topples Leylah Fernandez as Miami Open masterclass continues

Ashlyn Krueger has been a revelation in recent months and has continued in that same vein by seeing off Leylah Fernandez on Saturday at the Miami Open.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / February 26

Leylah Fernandez's Father Accused Of 'Insane' Treatment Of Her By Former Player

Eurosport presenter and former WTA player Barbara Schett caused a shock with a comment about Leylah Fernandez's father in an interview. The topic of player welfare and how WTA stars, in particular, get treated has been in the headlines for months because of Elena Rybakina's ongoing saga involving her former coach, Stefano Vukov.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 26

'It is terrible': Barbara Schett reveals bad treatment received by Leylah Fernandez at hands of father

Former player Barbara Schett has revealed that Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has been treated poorly by her father, Jorge Fernandez. The 22-year-old was once regarded as the one for the future, especially when she finished as the runner-up at the US Open in 2021 after losing in the final to Britain’s Emma Raducanu.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 12

Amanda Anisimova masterclass: demolishes Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to book Qatar Open quarter-final spot

World No. 41 Amanda Anisimova delivered a stunning performance to defeat 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez in straight sets and advance to the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / February 10

Leylah Fernandez stuns eighth seed Emma Navarro as Iga Swiatek sweeps aside Maria Sakkari at Qatar Open

The Qatar Open continues with Day Two seeing a shock win for Leylah Fernandez as Emma Navarro has been dumped out on her return to action after the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

WTA Doha Day 2 Predictions Including Emma Navarro vs Leylah Fernandez

There are a number of exciting matches scheduled on day two at the Qatar Open in Doha. As ever, we here at LWOT predict all the action on day two at WTA Doha including Iga Swiatek vs Maria Sakkari, Paula Badosa vs Katerina Siniakova, and Marketa Vondrousova vs Elina Svitolina, but who will advance?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Australian Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Leylah Fernandez

A battle between seeded players Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez highlights third round action at the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne. Paula Badosa vs Marta Kostyuk is also on the match card as we have predictions for every day 6 match.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 29

Gauff Crushes Fernandez To Mark United Cup Debut And Give USA Lead

Coco Gauff marked her United Cup debut with a really impressive win over Leylah Fernandez to give her country a crucial lead. The 20-year-old American player chose a different approach to the start of her 2025 season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

United Cup Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Leylah Fernandez

Team USA usually brings one of the strongest line-ups to this competition and this year is no exception. The first nation trying to stop them will be Canada with its own young stars.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

WTA Hong Kong Semifinal Predictions Including Diana Shnaider vs Leylah Fernandez

The Hong Kong Open had the strongest line-up of the three WTA 250 events this week and that hasn’t changed by the semifinal stage. This should be a treat, especially as top-seeded Diana Shnaider will have to turn around her head-to-head record against Leylah Fernandez.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

WTA Hong Kong Quarterfinal Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Bernarda Pera

The quarterfinals are set at the WTA Hong Kong Open and it’s a brilliant lineup. The top three are still alive including the defending champion, Leylah Fernandez.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 31

WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez reaches Hong Kong quarters

No. 3 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada reached the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Australia's Kimberly Birrell on Thursday at the Hong Kong Tennis Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 21

WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu win in Tokyo

Eighth-seeded Leylah Fernandez of Canada survived a first-round challenge from Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday in Tokyo. Fernandez was ahead 5-7, 6-2, 5-2 when her Russian opponent was forced to retire due to difficulty breathing after a 2-hour, 44-minute battle in the last WTA 500 tournament of the year.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 12

Watch: Qinwen Zheng has an intense argument with Leylah Fernandez after confronting her camp in Wuhan

Tensions reached a boiling point during the Round of 16 match on Thursday at the Wuhan Open between Qinwen Zheng and Leylah Fernandez. Zheng, the recently crowned Olympic singles gold medalist, appeared to have had a verbal exchange with Fernandez’s camp.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 7

Leylah Fernandez pulls off early upset in Wuhan

Leylah Fernandez rallied for a 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-3 victory Monday over 12th-seeded Russian Diana Shnaider on the opening day of the Wuhan Open in China. The unseeded Canadian rebounded after missing three set points in the opening set.

Tennis News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / August 27

Leylah Fernandez debuts awesome new hairstyle at US Open (PHOTOS)

Leylah Fernandez is looking to do something she has never done before: win a Grand Slam title. The 21-year-old from Canada entered the 2024 U.S. Open as the No.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 20

No. 2 seed Leylah Fernandez stunned in Cleveland

Romania's Ana Bogdan stormed back to defeat No. 2 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the first round of Tennis in the Land on Tuesday in Cleveland.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

WTA Cleveland Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ana Bogdan

There are many great players in the draw in Cleveland despite the tournament being a WTA 250 event. 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and nine-time Grand Slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova are among the women scheduled to play on Day 2.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / June 16

WTA Birmingham Day 1 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Time to kick off main draw action at the 2024 WTA Rothesay Classic in Birmingham. Last year’s semifinalist Anastasia Potapova takes on qualifier Elina Avanesyan, while Leylah Fernandez will try to look for some much-needed grass experience against Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 30

Leylah Fernandez has some strong statements for haters as she continues to smile amid comments

Leylah Fernandez got real with the fans as she spoke about the difficulties of handling the pressure of hate comments. The online community can sometimes