Canadian-born tennis player Leyla Fernandez rocked the sporting world this year when she reached the 141st US Open singles final. Today we will discuss about Leylah Fernandez: Where was born| Ranking| Coach| Sisters.
Leylah Fernandez: Where was born| Ranking| Coach| Sisters
Leyla Annie Fernandez (born 6 September 2002) is a Canadian professional tennis player. Her career-high ranking is ranked 24th by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), achieved on 8 November 2021. Fernandez won his first WTA Tour title at the 2021 Monterey Open. As a 19-year-old, she was runner-up at the 2021 US Open with fellow teenager Emma Radukanu, defeating three top-5 players (including defending champion Naomi Osaka) in the final.
| Full name | Leylah Annie Fernandez |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Residence | Boynton Beach, Florida, US[1] |
| Born | 6 September 2002 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Turned pro | 2019 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Jorge Fernandez (father) |
| Prize money | US$ 2,185,642 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 106–65 (62.0%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 24 (8 November 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 24 (8 November 2021) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2020, 2021, 2022) |
| French Open | 3R (2020) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2021) |
| US Open | F (2021) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 32–25 (56.1%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 67 (18 October 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 74 (15 November 2021) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2021) |
| French Open | 3R (2021) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2021) |
| US Open | 3R (2021) |
Where was born
Fernandez was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her father Jorge is from Ecuador and is a former football player. His mother Irene (née Xevia) is a Filipino Canadian. His younger sister, Bianca Jolie, is also a tennis player.
Ranking
| Player | Years | Record | Win % | Hard | Clay | Grass | Last Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 ranked players | |||||||
 Angelique Kerber |
2021 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (4–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–2) at 2021 US Open |
 Naomi Osaka |
2021 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (5–7, 7–6(7–2), 6–4) at 2021 US Open |
| Number 2 ranked players | |||||||
 Aryna Sabalenka |
2021 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (7–6(7–3), 4–6, 6–4) at 2021 US Open |
 Vera Zvonareva |
2020 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (6–4, 7–5) at 2020 French Open |
 Petra Kvitová |
2020 | 0–1 | 0% | – | 0–1 | – | Lost (5–7, 3–6) at 2020 French Open |
| Number 3 ranked players | |||||||
 Sloane Stephens |
2020–21 | 3–0 | 100% | 3–0 | – | – | Won (6–3, 6–1) at 2021 Melbourne |
 Elina Svitolina |
2020–21 | 1–1 | 50% | 1–1 | – | – | Won (6–3, 3–6, 7–6(7–5)) at 2021 US Open |
| Barbora Krejčíková |
2021 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (2–6, 4–6) at 2021 Tokyo Olympics |
| Number 4 ranked players | |||||||
 Belinda Bencic |
2020 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (6–2, 7–6(7–3)) at 2020 Billie Jean King Cup |
| Bianca Andreescu |
2018 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (1–6, 4–6) at 2018 Granby |
| Sofia Kenin |
2020 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (4–6, 3–6) at 2020 US Open |
 Iga Świątek |
2022 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (1–6, 2–6) at 2022 Adelaide |
| Number 5 ranked players | |||||||
 Jeļena Ostapenko |
2021 | 0–1 | 0% | – | – | 0–1 | Lost (1–6, 2–6) at 2021 Wimbledon |
| Number 6 ranked players | |||||||
 Maria Sakkari |
2021 | 0–1 | 0% | 0–1 | – | – | Lost (2–6, 2–6) at 2021 Melbourne |
| Number 7 ranked players | |||||||
| Madison Keys |
2021 | 0–1 | 0% | – | 0–1 | – | Lost (1–6, 5–7) at 2021 French Open |
 Ons Jabeur |
2020–21 | 0–2 | 0% | 0–1 | – | 0–1 | Lost (4–6, 6–3, 6–7(3–7)) at 2021 Birmingham |
| Number 9 ranked players | |||||||
| CoCo Vandeweghe |
2021 | 1–0 | 100% | 1–0 | – | – | Won (6–3, 6–2) at 2021 Monterrey |
| Total | 2018–22 | 10–11 | 48% | 10–7 (59%) |
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Coach
Jorge Fernández is an Ecuadorian-Canadian tennis coach and former association football player and coach. He is the father and coach of professional tennis player Leylah Fernandez, who was a finalist in the 2021 US Open women’s singles final against Emma Radukanu.
Sisters
Fernandez was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her father Jorge is from Ecuador and is a former football player. His mother Irene (née Xevia) is a Filipino Canadian. His younger sister, Bianca Jolie, is also a tennis player.
