Leylah Fernandez
🇨🇦 Canada | Age 24 | 1.68 m | Left-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2019 | Coach: Jorge Fernandez
WTA rank
#23
Current setup
Babolat Pure Aero 98, RPM Blast
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Shoes
Vie Artletique
Clothing
Lululemon
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
All-Court
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
5
Career W-L
246–175
Win rate
58.4%
Career high
#13
Prize money
$8.5M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R1 '20 '21 '22 '26
Roland Garros
QF '22
Wimbledon
R1 '21 '26
US Open
F '21
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R3 |
| 2025 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 |
| 2024 | R2 | R3 | R2 | R1 |
| 2023 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R1 |
| 2022 | R1 | QF | – | R2 |
| 2021 | R1 | R2 | R1 | F |
| 2020 | R1 | R3 | – | R2 |
Similar players: all-court players
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes Vie ArtletiqueClothing Lululemon❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Leylah Fernandez plays with the Pure Aero 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Leylah Fernandez uses Babolat RPM Blast — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Leylah Fernandez's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Leylah Fernandez wears Vie Artletique on the WTA Tour.
Leylah Fernandez's all-court setup translates well to club level. The Pure Aero 98 is forgiving and versatile. If you play an all-court game and want a similar setup, try Babolat RPM Blast at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for good all-round performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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