Canada's Leylah Fernandez returns against Britain's Katie Boulter during their first round match at the Queen's Club Championships in London on Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez faces tough draw at National Bank Open
Jul 31, 2026 | 12:05 PM
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TORONTO — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez will face a tough test if she advances at the National Bank Open.
The No. 30 seed from Laval, Que., has a opening-round bye and will play either Mexico’s Renata Zarazua or Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch in her first match following Friday’s draw for the women’s bracket.
Fernandez could then face a potential round of 32 meeting with No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus tops the draw, with second seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, two-time champion Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, both of the United States, along with Poland’s Iga Swiatek among the favourites.
