Leylah Fernandez knocks out French Open champion Mirra Andreeva at National Bank Open
Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva at the National Bank Open. The article discusses the tournament's scheduling challenges and its struggle to maintain momentum within the professional tennis calendar.
Why it matters
The article highlights the logistical and scheduling difficulties faced by professional tennis tournaments in maintaining player interest and fan engagement.
The National Bank Open continues to be unpredictable with yet another WTA Grand Slam champion, French Open champ Mirra Andreeva, upset by one of the last remaining Canadians in the draw, Leylah Fernandez, in straight sets.
Fernandez has enjoyed some big wins in her career, but this might be among the best, at home, against the reigning Roland Garros champion.
Fernandez is showing tennis fans once again that North American hardcourts are among her favorite. She won the Mubadala DC Open in 2025 and was the 2021 US Open runner-up to Emma Raducanu.
Fernandez has injected excitement into the tournament, but it is still a snoozefest.
The National Bank Open occupies a tough spot on the tennis calendar. It is after the Mubadala DC Open, which is a one week event that attracts top-ranked players.
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