Leylah Fernandez defeats Mirra Andreeva at Canadian Open, moves to Round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Leylah Fernandez secured a victory against No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva, winning 6-1, 6-4 in the third round at the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 7, 2026. This win marks Fernandez's first against a Top 10 player in 2026, aiming to revive her season after early exits in all three Grand Slam tournaments. After the match, her boyfriend, Canadian Para ice hockey star Vincent Boily, celebrated her win with an Instagram post. Fernandez now prepares to face Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16.
- •Fernandez won 6-1, 6-4 against Andreeva.
- •She reached the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open.
- •This is her first victory over a Top 10 player in 2026.
- •Vincent Boily shared a celebratory post after her match.
- •Fernandez will next face Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Leylah Fernandez’s Boyfriend Vincent Boily Shares Adorable Couple Snap To Celebrate Her Canadian Open 3R Win
"Leylah Fernandez is giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about in Toronto, and her biggest supporter is watching closely. After her Round of 32 victory at the National Bank Open, Fernandez received a sweet shoutout from her boyfriend, Canadian Para ice hockey star Vincent Boily.
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