Leylah Fernandez has been extremely busy in 2026 so far as she looks to add more success on the court.

Fernandez is a five-time champion on the WTA Tour, and once climbed as high as 13th in the world rankings.

The Canadian ace, who lost the 2021 US Open final to Emma Raducanu, has since fallen to 25th in the world.

She has already played four tournaments this season, featuring in singles, doubles and even mixed doubles.

Leylah Fernandez celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Fernandez just took on the Abu Dhabi Open, during which she shared an emotional message to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

She wrote on Instagram: “To every girl watching, playing, or just starting to believe she belongs here… you do!

“Women’s sports deserve the spotlight, the respect, and the future we’re building together.

“I wouldn’t be here without the women who came before me and the girls who keep dreaming alongside me.

“Today we celebrate strength, resilience, and the power of believing in ourselves, on and off the court.

“Keep dreaming, keep working, keep empowering each other.”

Leylah Fernandez among exciting group of Canadian stars

It’s a powerful message from Fernandez, who is clearly grateful for all the support she has received and the inspiration she has taken from other women over the years.

She is one of countless stars who have helped create a hugely exciting product on the WTA Tour, which is going from strength to strength.

The Australian Open just showcased the exciting state of women’s tennis right now, at which Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina played out a thrilling final.

There is a real respect and camaraderie among many of the WTA players, while Fernandez is among an exciting group of Canadian women currently competing.

Young star Victoria Mboko is making real waves on the WTA Tour, while Bianca Andreescu is slowly but surely making her way back to the big time behind the scenes.

On the ATP Tour, Felix Auger-Aliassime is a top 10 player, with his fellow Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo both in the top 40.

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