Canada's Leylah Fernandez Wins Fourth Career WTA Title at Citi Open

Leylah Fernandez captured the biggest singles title of her career by winning the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C., defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in the final. The 22-year-old Canadian, ranked 36th, showed remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, including a grueling three-hour, 12-minute semifinal victory over Elena Rybakina. Fernandez dominated the final, breaking Kalinskaya's serve four times and saving the only two break points she faced, while Kalinskaya struggled to convert her opportunities and fell to 0-3 in WTA finals. This title marks Fernandez's fourth career WTA singles trophy and her first at the 500-level, following previous wins at hard-court tournaments including the Hong Kong Open in 2023. Fernandez's performance was marked by strong baseline play and effective net approaches, overcoming physically imposing opponents in challenging heat and humidity. She is also the first Canadian woman to win the Washington title, ending a minor title drought and reaffirming her status as a rising star in women's tennis.