Leylah Fernandez’s Dating Updates
Canadian tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez recently shared updates about her dating experiences following a public invitation for romance, which captured the attention of fans and media alike. While competing at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., she surprised many by posting on social media expressing her interest in going out with someone in Montreal, encouraging potential suitors to reach out to her.
Success at the Citi Open
Despite the buzz generated by her post, Fernandez focused on her performance at the Citi Open, where she delivered some of her best tennis to date, ultimately clinching her first WTA 500 title. Throughout the tournament, she bested formidable opponents, including Maya Joint, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend, Elena Rybakina, and Anna Kalinskaya, making her victory one of the standout achievements of the tennis year.
Challenges at the Canadian Open
However, her success in Washington proved mentally taxing, as she struggled to regain her form for the 2025 Canadian Open held in Montreal, where she faced an early exit in the opening round against Joint. This quick elimination cut short any opportunities for fans to inquire about her dating developments.
Insights from the Cincinnati Open
In a candid moment during an interview with the Tennis Channel at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, Fernandez delighted fans by revealing that she did go on a date with a nice guy who had actually been unaware of her initial social media call for dates.
“I had a great time with him—he was funny and nice. It’s a bit tricky since most guys reaching out are from abroad, and I wouldn’t want them to fly in for nothing,”
Fernandez explained. She recounted how they connected, noting that when she asked if he saw her video, he responded with a surprising “No.”
Emphasizing safety, Fernandez humorously referred to her preliminary research about him as “stalking,” confirming she wanted to ensure he was genuine before agreeing to meet. She shared,
“His first message caught my attention, and then I looked into him to make sure he was a real person. I also consulted with my family and team to get their approval.”
Following a successful first date, she mentioned they had gone out again and were maintaining contact.
Victoria Mboko’s Triumph
Just a few weeks after Fernandez’s impressive WTA title, another young Canadian talent, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko, made headlines for her remarkable triumph at the Canadian Open in Montreal, where she defeated Naomi Osaka in the final. Controversially, Osaka received backlash for not congratulating Mboko post-match, a distraction from the remarkable achievements taking place in Canadian tennis. The excitement from Mboko’s victory even spilled into the men’s singles final in Toronto, where celebrations among ecstatic fans interrupted the match between Ben Shelton and Karen Khachanov.
