She's a former US Open finalist, a three-time WTA titlist, and Billie Jean King Cup champion!
Leylah Annie Fernandez makes her return to Match Point Canada as she catches up with Mike and Ben in the midst of the grass-court season.
The Canadian discusses adapting to the surface change, her season as a whole, her hopes to represent Canada at the Olympics, and rapid fire questions!
Meanwhile, Rebecca Marino won a 100K event, Milos Raonic had a record-setting day of aces at Queen's Club, and Jannik Sinner earned a title on the surface.
Ben also speaks with Tennis Canada's senior manager of High Performance, Melissa Lacroix, on the development and progress of the team's prospect camps.
Listen to the podcast on your favourite platforms:
Spotify
Megaphone
Apple Podcasts
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:20 - Interview with Leylah Annie Fernandez
- 01:55 - Adapting to grass
- 04:20 - having her sister in Europe
- 05:55 - interacting with fans on IG
- 09:05 - something we don't know about Leylah
- 10:20 - Summer Olympics
- 12:02 - Rapid fire questions
- 14:50 - Interview recap
- 18:20 - Rebecca Marino's title
- 19:42 - Raonic aces record
- 20:55 - Raonic not granted Wimbledon wild card
- 24:50 - Auger-Aliassime
- 26:20 - Halle Open recap
- 28:30 - Djokovic update
- 29:55 - Andy Murray
- 31:54 - Jack Draper
- 32:45 - Americans at Olympics
- 34:06 - Interview with Senior Manager of High Performance, Melissa Lacroix
- 44:03 - Wrap
The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. Get your tickets today!