After experiencing a challenging couple of years, Canadian tennis is poised for a remarkable resurgence as we step into 2025.
In an exciting turn of events on Monday, Leylah Fernandez delivered a stunning performance by defeating the No. 8 seed, Emma Navarro of the U.S., with a commanding score of 6-2, 6-2 during the second round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.
Fernandez’s victory over the world No. 9 comes on the heels of Denis Shapovalov’s remarkable triumph at the Dallas Open, where he secured three victories against top-10 players. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime has also made headlines by clinching two ATP Tour titles this season.
Currently ranked No. 27 in the world, Fernandez now boasts an impressive 3-1 head-to-head record against Navarro.
The Canadian star excelled on her serve, winning an impressive 80.6% of the points when her first serve landed in.
Fernandez is riding high after reaching the quarterfinals at the Abu Dhabi Open and advancing to the third round at the Australian Open earlier this year.
