Leylah Fernandez delivers emotional speech after Pan Pacific Open final loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Leylah Fernandez lost the Pan Pacific Open final to Diana Shnaider in three sets on November 1, 2026. Despite the defeat, Fernandez attracted attention with her emotional trophy presentation speech, dedicated to her late grandfather. She expressed gratitude and shared memories, solidifying her connection with fans. Fernandez recently enjoyed a successful Asian swing, including winning the Singapore Open and reaching the Ningbo Open final. Following these performances, she re-entered the WTA Top 20 rankings for the first time since 2022.
- •Fernandez lost to Shnaider in the Pan Pacific Open final.
- •She dedicated her speech to her grandfather, who passed away.
- •Fernandez captured the Singapore Open earlier in the month.
- •She climbed back into the WTA Top 20 rankings after recent events.
- •Fernandez is noted for her strong performances in the Asian swing.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Leylah Fernandez wins hearts with emotional speech at Pan Pacific Open
"The Canadian struggled to hold back tears while talking about her maternal grandfather
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