Leylah Annie Fernandez’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Leylah Annie Fernandez’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Parents:

• • Leylah Fernandez was born on September 6, 2002, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Her father, Jorge Fernandez, hails from Ecuador and is a former football player.
  • Her mother, Irene (née Exevea), is a Filipino Canadian.
  • The family has been incredibly supportive of Leylah’s tennis journey.

Siblings:

• • Leylah has two sisters:
    • Bianca Jolie Fernandez: Like Leylah, Bianca is also a tennis player. She also currently competes on the ITF Women’s Tennis Tour.
    • Jodeci Fernandez: The eldest sister, Jodeci, is a dentist based in Ohio.

Relationship Status:

• • Leylah Fernandez is currently single.
  • She prioritizes her tennis career over romantic relationships and also remains dedicated to refining her extraordinary skills on the court.

Languages:

• • Leylah is trilingual, fluent in English, French, and also Spanish.

Off the Court:

• • Apart from tennis, Leylah and Bianca are also learning Salsa dance together.

Personal Life

Leylah Fernandez was born on September 6, 2002, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her parents, Jorge Fernandez (a tennis coach and former soccer player) and also Irene Fernandez (née Exevea), played a significant role in shaping her athletic journey. Leylah’s younger sister, Bianca Jolie Fernandez, is also a tennis player, and her older sister is named Jodeci Fernandez.

She also clinched her first professional doubles title alongside Rebecca Marino. Fernandez achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 13 in August 2022. Her best doubles ranking is No. 17, also achieved in October 2023.

She won her first WTA Tour title at the 2021 Monterrey Open and followed it up with another title in 2022. US Open 2021: As a 19-year-old, Fernandez finished runner-up, reaching the final and captivating fans by defeating three top-5 players en route, including defending champion Naomi Osaka. Australian Open 2023 and 2024: She made her Grand Slam debut and continues to compete at the highest level. Fernandez played a pivotal role in Canada’s historic first-ever Billie Jean King Cup win in 2023.Her father, Jorge, hails from Ecuador and is a former football player. Her mother, Irene (née Exevea), is a Filipino Canadian.

Career

Fernandez burst onto the professional tennis scene with remarkable achievements. In 2019, she won the French Open girls’ singles title, also showcasing her talent and determination. Her breakthrough season came in 2021: US Open Final: Leylah reached the final of the 2021 US Open, where she faced Emma Raducanu. Although she didn’t win the title, her captivating run captured global attention. Monterrey Open Title: She secured her first WTA Tour singles title by winning the Monterrey Open in March 2021. Fernandez is known for her aggressive baseline game, powerful groundstrokes, and exceptional court coverage.