Leylah Fernandez attends Blue Jays game, throws ceremonial first pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Leylah Fernandez participated in the Toronto Blue Jays game against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 1, 2026. Accompanied by her boyfriend Vincent Boily, Fernandez threw the ceremonial first pitch at Rogers Centre, expressing that she was more nervous than excited about the throw. The Blue Jays secured a 5-1 victory in that game. Fernandez is currently preparing for the Canadian Open, where she will face either Renata Zarazúa or Tamara Korpatsch in her opening match following a first-round bye.
- •Fernandez arrived in Toronto for the Canadian Open after DC Open exit.
- •She threw the ceremonial first pitch during Blue Jays game on August 1.
- •The Blue Jays won their game against the Cardinals 5-1.
- •Fernandez will face either Zarazúa or Korpatsch in her first match.
- •She recently attended the ESPYs with Boily, enhancing her public profile.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Leylah Fernandez Steps Out With Her Boyfriend, Paralympian Vincent Boily, for Special Toronto Blue Jays Experience
"Leylah Fernandez has arrived in Toronto for the Canadian Open after falling short in her title defense at the Mubadala DC Open. Ahead of her campaign at the WTA 1000 event on home soil, Fernandez stepped out with her boyfriend, Canadian ice sled hockey player and Paralympics silver medalist Vincent Boily, to support the Toronto Blue Jays and perform a special role at the MLB game.
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