Leylah Fernandez – WTA #22 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Leylah Fernandez - WTA #22 Tennis Player
Leylah Fernandez
CAN Age: 23 (06-09-2002)
Hand: Left
Highest ranked: 13
WTA
#22
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
34 - 25
57.6% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Leylah Fernandez thrives in clutch moments at 59.4% on serve pressure points. Holds the 22 position in the WTA rankings. Looking at the serve, she rarely gives away free points at second serve with 47.9% success. Also on serve, she commands 67.3% of points on first serve. That said, she generates just 0.73 break chances per game and struggles winning just 35.9% against rival's first serves. Hasn't competed for 37 days.

Leylah Fernandez - Career History

Ranked world No. 22 on the WTA Tour, Leylah Fernandez represents Canada as a professional tennis player. She is left-handed. Her career-high ranking is No. 13. She began her professional career in 2017.

Fernandez captured two titles in 2025, winning Osaka and Washington. The Canadian also reached one semifinal. Competing on hard: 26-16. She backed the serve up well with 48% on second attempts, thrived in clutch moments at 59% on serve pressure points, and won a strong 67% behind the first serve.

The Canadian advanced to the final at Eastbourne, advancing to a semifinal at Hong Kong and four quarterfinals, including Cincinnati during 2024. She dominated on grass with a 7-3 record. She went 18-15 on hard. Competing on clay: 6-6. She dominated second serve returns at 57%, held steady at 46% on second serves, and maintained 58% winning rate of serve pressure points.

Leylah Fernandez won the title at Hong Kong and one semifinal in 2023. Competing on hard: 22-13. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. She rarely gave away free points at second serve with 48% success, capitalized on second serves at 55%, and maintained 66% success rate on first serve.

Fernandez won the title at Monterrey in 2022. She broke into the top 20. Clay results: 6-4. Fernandez went 10-9 on hard. Fernandez showed resilience saving 61% breakpoints when threatened, created massive pressure with 57% on second returns, and stayed solid at 48% on second serves.

The Canadian won the title at Monterrey, reaching the final at US Open in 2021. She reached the top 50 for the first time. Competing on hard: 17-9. She saved as much as 59% of breakpoints faced, capitalized on 48% of breakpoint opportunities, and rarely gave away free points at second serve with 47% success.

Leylah Fernandez reached the final at Acapulco and one quarterfinal in 2020. She entered the top 100 for the first time. Hard results: 8-6. She stayed solid at 49% on second serves, maintained 55% rate on second serve returns, and converted a respectable 47% of breakpoints.

2019 proved to be a breakthrough season for Leylah Fernandez. She captured one title at W25 Gatineau. She also reached the final at W25 Waco TX. Record: 28-12. Across surfaces: clay 10-4, hard 18-8.

Leylah Fernandez gained ranking points at Futures level in 2018. Season record: 3-4.

Leylah Fernandez competed at Futures/ITF level in 2017. She reached the quarterfinal at Saguenay $60K. Record: 4-5.

Leylah Fernandez Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Leylah Fernandez

What is Leylah Fernandez's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Leylah Fernandez holds a record of 101-70 (59.1%) on hard, 19-22 (46.3%) on clay, and 14-11 (56.0%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 26-16 (61.9%) on hard, 4-4 (50.0%) on grass, and 1-4 (20.0%) on clay at WTA level.

How many titles has Leylah Fernandez won?

Leylah Fernandez has won five WTA tour-level titles all on hard.

What is Leylah Fernandez's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 8-2 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Leylah Fernandez has posted a 34-25 record (57.6% win rate). Her last match was 5 weeks ago.

How many aces does Leylah Fernandez serve per match?

Leylah Fernandez serves an average of 2.4 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 2.4.

How does Leylah Fernandez perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Leylah Fernandez is 2-6 (25.0%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 4-7 (36.4%). Against Top 50 opponents: 11-18 (37.9%). Over her career: 9-24 (27.3%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 21-37 (36.2%). Against Top 50 opponents: 57-73 (43.8%).