Left-hander Leylah Fernandez knocked out the world No. 4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals in Washington, D.C. on Thursday evening. The Canadian wiped away an early break in the decider, before beating Pegula to the finish line when her opponent’s forehand clipped the tape and sailed wide on the first match point of the day.

Leylah Fernandez made her feelings known about the dating offer she had shared with her fans on social media. The Canadian athlete is gearing up for her semifinal match at the Citi Open and will next play at the Canadian Open.

Preview the the 2025 National Bank Open match between Maya Joint vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats.