Leylah Fernandez credits sister Bianca for unexpected last minute wardrobe fix before Monterrey Open victory
Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez thanked her sister, Bianca Fernandez, for rescuing her from a wardrobe mishap during the 20
25 Monterrey Open. Fernandez, 22, was taking part in the WTA 500 event as the seventh-seed when she made slight changes to her outfit before the first-round match with Jaqueilini Cristian.
With her sister Bianca also being a pro tennis player, Leylah called her to cut and hem her pants in two hours or less, allowing Leylah to focus on the match and feel comfortable in Monterrey, Mexico.
Bianca Fernandez steps in to help sister Leylah Fernandez at Monterrey Open
Leylah Fernandez shared a heartfelt Instagram post on August 18, 2025, thanking Bianca for her timely help.
She wrote,
'Shoutout to @biancajolietennis for tailoring my pants in less than 2 hours… one of her many talents.'
Bianca fell in the Monterrey Open in the qualifier round against Antonia Ruzic, but that didn't stop her from rallying behind Leylah.
The two have a tight-knit friendship that exemplifies how family plays a significant role in the lives of athletes, helping them manage pressure and handle the unexpected.
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Leylah Fernandez moves to second round at Monterrey Open with strong win
Leylah Fernandez defeated Jaqueline Cristian on August 19, 2025, in the first round of the Monterrey Open at Club Sonoma, 6-3, 7-5. Fernandez won the match in straight sets with the match not being particularly close at all.
Around midway through the second set, Fernandez broke Cristian's serve to serve for the match at 5-5 and won without losing serve.
The match totaled 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Fernandez advances to the second round against Winner of Rebecca Sramkova vs. Victoria Rodriguez.
Leylah Fernandez is starting to find her rhythm again after capturing her first title of 2025 at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, and certainly will be looking to maximize her chances during the North American swing towards the US Open starting August 24.
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