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Fernandez's Beau Joins Her in Rome for Italian Open
7 May
Summary
- Leylah Fernandez is accompanied by her boyfriend, Vincent Boily, at the Italian Open.
- Boily is a gold medalist for Canada's ice sled hockey team.
- Fernandez's first match is on Friday, May 8, against Rebeka Masarova.
Leylah Fernandez has brought her boyfriend, Vincent Boily, to Rome for the Italian Open. Snaps of their time in the city were shared on social media, with Boily expected to attend matches at the Foro Italico. Boily is a notable athlete himself, representing Canada on their ice sled hockey team, where he has earned a gold medal at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships and a bronze at the Winter Paralympics.
Fernandez, the 25th seed, is set to commence her WTA 1000 campaign on Friday, May 8, facing Rebeka Masarova in their first-ever encounter. A victory would advance her to a potential third-round match against Jessica Pegula.
The 2026 season has presented challenges for the World No. 23, marked by early exits in several tournaments, including the Australian Open, Indian Wells Masters, and Miami Open. However, Fernandez recently achieved consecutive quarterfinal finishes at the Stuttgart Open and the Madrid Open, signaling a resurgence in her performance.
