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Leylah Fernandez to compete in star-studded NBO field in Canada

Leylah Fernandez to compete in star-studded NBO field in Canada

July 10, 2024

Leylah Fernandez will have plenty of competition at the National Bank Open.

Tennis Canada unveiled a star-studded entry list Wednesday, which included the 21-year-old from Laval, Que., for the women’s side of the national tournament set to run Aug. 4 to 12 in Toronto.

Currently ranked No. 25 on the WTA Tour, Fernandez will be joined by world No. 1 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, 2023 US Open singles and 2022 NBO doubles champion Coco Gauff, and back-to-back Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka in a field that includes all top-10 players — and 43 of 44 overall.

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., who won the tournament in 2019 to snap Canada’s 50-year drought, received a wild card into the main draw as she continues to work her way back from injury.

The men’s entry list will be unveiled Thursday for the Montreal portion of the event. The tournament’s official draw goes Aug. 3.

The Paris Olympics means this year’s National Bank Open will start and end a day later than usual.

Canadian tennis sensation Leylah Fernandez is set to compete in the star-studded field at the upcoming National Bank Open in Canada. The tournament, which is part of the WTA Tour, will feature some of the top players in the world, making it a highly anticipated event for tennis fans.

Fernandez, who hails from Montreal, has been making waves in the tennis world with her impressive performances on the court. The 19-year-old burst onto the scene last year when she reached the final of the US Open, defeating top-ranked players along the way. Her aggressive playing style and never-say-die attitude have endeared her to fans around the world, and she is widely considered one of the rising stars of women’s tennis.

The National Bank Open will provide Fernandez with an opportunity to showcase her skills against some of the best players in the world. With the likes of Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, and Simona Halep all expected to compete, the tournament promises to be a thrilling display of top-level tennis.

Fernandez will no doubt be looking to build on her recent success and continue her impressive run of form. With her aggressive baseline game and powerful serve, she has the tools to compete with the best in the world and could be a serious contender for the title at the National Bank Open.

Tennis fans in Canada and around the world will be eagerly anticipating Fernandez’s matches at the tournament, as she looks to make her mark on the international stage once again. With her talent and determination, there’s no doubt that she has what it takes to compete with the best and continue her rise up the rankings in women’s tennis.