August 10, 2025

Leylah Fernandez, the 22-year-old Canadian tennis champion, stunned fans with a juicy personal update just before the Cincinnati Open kicked off. Guess what? She shared that she had never been on a date before! After her big win at the Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., Leylah decided to open up about her love life – and it made headlines. In early August 2025, after lifting the WTA 500 title, Leylah invited fans to reach out to her for a special one-hour date in her hometown of Montreal. Many fans from around the world messaged her, but she felt it wouldn't be fair to ask anyone to fly all the way just for a short date. Then, a message caught her eye. Even though the guy hadn’t watched her invitation video, his message stood out! Curious, Leylah "stalked him" online to make sure he was real. After checking with her family and team, who gave their nod of approval, she agreed to meet him. The love story didn’t stop there – Leylah has already been on her second date and they are keeping in touch. She said, “Did you even see my video?” to the guy, who replied, “No, I didn’t.” This playful moment won her heart! While this romantic chapter unfolded, Leylah’s tennis journey was a rollercoaster. Despite her amazing victory in Washington, she faced an early exit at the Canadian Open, losing in the first round to Maya Joint. But this loss gave her time to focus on her personal life and reflect. Looking ahead to the Cincinnati Masters, Leylah says her mind is steadier. She shared, “My family and I had a tough time earlier this year, but now we have found balance.” Excited and refreshed, Leylah is ready to shine again on the tennis courts closer to home in North America. A perfect mix of love and sport – Leylah Fernandez proves you can have both! Fans can’t wait to see how this sparkling new chapter unfolds at the Cincinnati Open.

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