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Fernandez Fights Back for Singapore Final Berth
27 Sep
Summary
- Leylah Fernandez overcame a significant first-set deficit to win.
- She advanced to her first tour-level final of the season.
- Fernandez will face Australia's Talia Gibson for the title.
Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first tour-level final of the 2026 season after a remarkable comeback victory in the Singapore Tennis Open semifinals on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Canadian player recovered from a substantial first-set loss against Poland's Maja Chwalińska.
Fernandez dropped the opening set 6-1 but rallied strongly, securing the subsequent sets 6-4 and 6-2. She credited the local crowd for providing crucial support that helped her reset and regain momentum during the match. Fernandez expressed her gratitude to the spectators for their belief in her.
The Laval, Quebec native will now face Talia Gibson of Australia in the championship match scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026. This final represents a significant milestone for Fernandez in her current season.
