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Leylah Fernandez

WTA Tour World #25 All-Court
World #25
Updated: 2026-06-15
Leylah Fernandez
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Player Profile

BornSeptember 6, 2002
Height1.68 m
PlaysLH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2019
CoachJorge Fernandez
NationalityπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Prize Money$7,707,900
Tour Titles5
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Current Equipment β€” 2025–26

Racquet Pure Aero 98 Retail frame
Strings Babolat RPM Blast Full polyester
Shoes Asics
Clothing Lululemon
String tension
Not confirmed
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.

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Racquet Specs

FramePure Aero 98
BrandBabolat
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
All-Court
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Leylah Fernandez is a versatile all-court player who adapts their game to the surface and the opponent. They are equally comfortable grinding from the baseline, attacking the net, or playing defensive rallies.

Their strength is variety β€” changing pace, using slices and angles, and being unpredictable. This makes them dangerous on all surfaces and hard to prepare a single game plan against.

How their equipment supports their style: The Pure Aero 98 is a balanced frame that doesn't force a particular style β€” ideal for an all-court player who needs versatility. Babolat RPM Blast complements this with a mix of control and feel across different shot types.

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Career Highlights

5
WTA Titles
235–162
Career W-L
53%
Win Rate
#13
Career High
$7,707,900
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R3
Roland Garros
QF '22
Wimbledon
R2
US Open
F '21
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Frequently Asked Questions

Leylah Fernandez plays with the Pure Aero 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Leylah Fernandez uses Babolat RPM Blast β€” 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. Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.
Leylah Fernandez wears Asics 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. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.