Canada’s Leylah Fernandez has been eliminated from the French Open after a first-round loss to Alycia Parks of the United States. The 24th-seeded Fernandez fell 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at Roland-Garros, according to The Canadian Press.
What were the key factors in the match?
Fernandez struggled with her serve throughout the match. She committed seven double-faults and was broken four times on nine opportunities, as reported by Lethbridge News Now. Her opponent, Alycia Parks, also faced challenges with accuracy, landing only 49.2 per cent of her first serves. However, Parks compensated by winning 60 per cent of points on her second serve.
Is this a recurring pattern for Fernandez at Roland-Garros?
This marks the second consecutive year that Fernandez has exited the French Open in the first round. The result is a contrast to her career-best performance at the clay-court Grand Slam, where she reached the quarterfinals in 2022. The loss also gives Parks a 2-1 lead in their head-to-head meetings, with both of Parks' victories coming at Grand Slam events.
Which other Canadians are playing in Paris?
Three other Canadians are scheduled to play their opening-round singles matches on Tuesday. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, fourth-seeded Félix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal will face Germany’s Daniel Altmaier. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., is set to play Portugal’s Jaime Faria, and ninth-seeded Victoria Mboko of Burlington, Ont., will compete against Nikola Bartunkova of Czechia.
The upcoming matches will determine the remaining Canadian presence in the singles draws at the tournament.
Sources
- Lethbridge News Now: Canada’s Fernandez loses 6-4, 6-4 to Parks in first round of French Open. May 25, 2026.
- Winnipeg Free Press: Canada's Fernandez loses 6-4, 6-4 to Parks in first round of French Open. The Canadian Press, May 25, 2026.
Reported from public sources.