Jimmy Connors reveals what he really doesn’t want Leylah Fernandez to do after her title win in Singapore
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has advised Leylah Fernandez to maintain her momentum after her recent WTA 500 title win in Singapore. Connors expressed concern over Fernandez's inconsistent performance throughout the 2026 season and urged her to avoid complacency.
Why it matters
Professional athletes often face scrutiny regarding consistency, and veteran advice highlights the psychological challenges of maintaining a high-level career in tennis.
Leylah Fernandez achieved the best result of her 2026 season so far last week at the Singapore Open.
Fernandez won the WTA 500 title in Singapore after beating the likes of Mirra Andreeva , Maja Chwalinska and Talia Gibson.
This is a sixth career title for Fernandez in what has been a relatively disappointing season for the former US Open finalist.
Eight-time Grand Slam champion Jimmy Connors has given his verdict on Fernandez's title victory and revealed what he hopes the Canadian does not do now.
Despite winning a WTA 500 title in Singapore, Fernandez actually has a negative win-loss record so far in 2026. This includes Fernandez losing in the first round of three of the four Grand Slam tournaments, before reaching the third round of the US Open.
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