Leylah Fernandez’s 2025 WTA Tour season has come to an end.
The Canadian has impressed throughout much of the year, winning two WTA titles in Washington and Japan, respectively.
Considering the success she has enjoyed throughout the second half of the year, it is hard to believe that Fernandez almost took a break from tennis earlier this year.
Fortunately for her fans, she did not, and has since risen to world number 22.
Fernandez’s final tournament appearance occurred at the Hong Kong Open, where she lost in the semi-finals to Victoria Mboko.
Mboko went on to win the tournament, defeating Cristina Bucsa in the final.
Leylah Fernandez says she is ‘hungry for more’ in season-ending social media post
In an Instagram post, the former US Open finalist reflected on her 2025 WTA Tour season.
The 23-year-old, who is one to watch in 2026, admits that she does not want her 2025 campaign to conclude.
On Instagram, Fernandez said: “Another year doing what I love most, another year filled with sweat, laughter, pain, wins, losses, flights, new lessons, encounters and milestones…
“I actually didn’t want this season to end.
“Two WTA titles, and my biggest one yet, in Washington DC. And I love that I did it with all of you guys by my side. Thanks for your support all season long. I’m hungry for more, let’s keep going.
“I can’t end the year without thanking my team – without you, any of that would be possible. My coaches Jorge, Abdul and Lauren, and my hitting partners, Federico and Jaume.
“With love, Leylah.”
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Leylah Fernandez’s 2025 Washington Open
Fernandez began her 2025 Washington Open campaign by defeating rising Australian star Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-3.
She then dispatched top seed Jessica Pegula in impressive fashion, defeating the American 6-3, 1-6, 7-5.
Her run continued against another American: Taylor Townsend. Fernandez defeated the doubles star 6-4, 7-6 in the US capital.
The Canadian then defeated Elena Rybakina in a marathon match, winning the contest 6-7, 7-6, 7-6.
In the final, Fernandez comprehensively defeated Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2.
