Leylah Fernandez kept fans on the edge of their seats both on and off the court after cruising into the second round of the 2025 US Open. Her straight-sets victory over qualifier and fellow Canadian Rebecca Marino delivered the expected result, but what happened next grabbed everyone’s attention.
Following her 6-2, 6-1 win, the 31st seed teased fans with an update about her mystery date, hinting he could be watching from the stands during her upcoming matches in New York.
What Do We Know About Leylah Fernandez’s Mystery Date?
The 22-year-old has broken from her usual training-focused routine this summer, sharing a refreshingly candid and playful side with her followers. After an early exit at Wimbledon, the Canadian tennis star surprised everyone with a cheeky video invitation in July, offering one lucky person the chance to join her on a one-hour date in Montreal.
She explained at the time that dating apps were not her style and that she simply wanted to try something spontaneous.
The gamble paid off on multiple fronts. Fernandez went on to win her first title in nearly two years at the Citi DC Open by defeating Anna Kalinskaya in the final. While her homecoming at the Canadian Open ended in disappointment, she softened the blow by sharing footage of her first real date on Instagram. The posts revealed her enjoying amusement parks and arcades with her sister Bianca and close friends.
In one particularly telling clip, Fernandez was spotted laughing and dancing to Dance Dance Revolution alongside what appeared to be her mystery man.
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Will Fernandez’s Mystery Man Attend Her Next US Open Match?
The dating storyline took center stage in New York after her commanding performance against Marino. Fernandez dominated the match, converting all five break points to clinch victory in just over an hour. But it was her on-court interview that had fans buzzing.
When asked if she was still in touch with the date she had spoken about earlier this summer, Fernandez couldn’t hide her smile. She confirmed: “Yes, we are still in touch… He’s a really nice guy… We’ll see where it goes.”
The follow-up question had everyone leaning in. Would he make an appearance at the US Open? Fernandez laughed and kept fans guessing, saying, “I’ll keep that a secret.”
The Canadian tennis star has now advanced to the second round for the fourth time in New York, where she’ll face either Marie Bouzková or Elsa Jacquemot. Whether her mystery man will be cheering from the stands remains the tournament’s most intriguing subplot.
