Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, returns the ball to Jessica Pegula, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez captures Singapore Open title
Sep 27, 2026 | 9:05 AM
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has another title to her name, winning the Singapore Open on Sunday.
The 24-year-old from Laval, Que., beat Talia Gibson of Australia 7-5, 6-0 in the final to earn her first championship of the season.
Fernandez had five aces and won 6 of 12 available break points across the one-hour, 38-minute match.
She made quick work of the second set, winning 81.8 per cent of her first serve points.
