Did Leylah Fernandez advance in singles at the Canadian Open?

No. Leylah lost to American Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 32. She has advanced further in the doubles draw with her sister Bianca.

Who will the Fernandez sisters play in the doubles semifinal?

They will face Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand on Sunday. Dabrowski and Routliffe advanced by defeating Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres 3-6, 6-3, 10-4 in the quarterfinal.

Leylah Fernandez advances to Canadian Open doubles semifinal with sister Bianca

Darren Leung

ATP, WTA, rankings

Published June 4, 2026Last updated June 15, 2026

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Leylah Fernandez and her younger sister Bianca Jolie Fernandez reached the Canadian Open doubles semifinal by defeating Zhang Shuai and Kristina Mladenovic in a three-set match, with Leylah crediting her sister's constructive criticism for improving her performance during the event.

Key facts

Leylah and Bianca Fernandez defeated Zhang Shuai and Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 5-7, 12-10 in the Canadian Open doubles quarterfinal. (source)
Leylah Fernandez is currently ranked No. 25 in WTA singles and was the US Open runner-up in 2021. (source)
Leylah lost to Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 6-2 in the Canadian Open singles round of 32. (source)
Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe will face the Fernandez sisters in the doubles semifinal on Sunday after defeating Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres 3-6, 6-3, 10-4. (source)

Leylah Fernandez and her younger sister Bianca Jolie Fernandez advanced to the Canadian Open doubles semifinal after defeating China's Zhang Shuai and France's Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 5-7, 12-10. The Canadian siblings will face Australia's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe in the semifinal on Sunday, according to Tennisuptodate.com.

How did Leylah respond to her sister's criticism?

Leylah credited her sister's blunt feedback as a turning point in her performance. During an earlier match, Bianca offered sharp commentary when Leylah asked what she observed, prompting Leylah to refocus her effort. Leylah described the moment as necessary motivation, noting that her sister's directness helped her recognize she needed to elevate her game.

What happened to Leylah in singles?

Leylah's singles run at the Canadian Open ended in the round of 32 when she lost to American Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 6-2. The 21-year-old, currently ranked No. 25 in the WTA singles rankings, has found greater success in doubles alongside her sister.

Who will the Fernandez sisters face next?

Dabrowski and Routliffe qualified for the semifinal by defeating Canada's Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres 3-6, 6-3, 10-4 in the quarterfinal. The semifinal is scheduled for Sunday.

Sources

Tennisuptodate.com: "I won't quote her": Leylah Fernandez opens up about being scolded by younger sister during Canadian Open. Published 2026-06-05.

Reported from public sources.

Frequently asked questions

Did Leylah Fernandez advance in singles at the Canadian Open?: No. Leylah lost to American Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 32. She has advanced further in the doubles draw with her sister Bianca.
Who will the Fernandez sisters play in the doubles semifinal?: They will face Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand on Sunday. Dabrowski and Routliffe advanced by defeating Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres 3-6, 6-3, 10-4 in the quarterfinal.