Canada’s Leylah Fernandez, seeded No. 30, produced a major upset at the 2026 Canadian Open, defeating fifth seed Mirra Andreeva 6–1, 6–4 in the Round of 32 on 7 August 2026. The result sent the Canadian into the Round of 16 at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto.
Fernandez made an outstanding start, immediately putting Andreeva under pressure. The Canadian dominated the opening set and allowed the fifth seed just one game, taking it 6–1.
Andreeva attempted to respond in the second set and made the contest considerably tighter. Fernandez, however, maintained her composure and continued to apply pressure in the crucial exchanges. She closed out the second set 6–4, completing the straight-sets victory.
The win was particularly significant given Andreeva’s No. 5 seeding, while Fernandez entered the tournament as the No. 30 seed. Fernandez’s victory continued her run at the Canadian Open after she had already defeated Renata Zarazúa in the previous round.
Standout Performances
- Leylah Fernandez (Canada): Defeated Mirra Andreeva 6–1, 6–4.
- Mirra Andreeva: No. 5 seed, eliminated in the Round of 32.
- Round: Round of 32.
- Seeds: No. 30 Leylah Fernandez vs. No. 5 Mirra Andreeva.
- Result: Leylah Fernandez advanced to the Round of 16.
Turning Point
Fernandez’s dominant first set established the foundation for the upset. After winning it 6–1, she withstood Andreeva’s stronger response in the second set and closed out the match 6–4.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: National Bank Open presented by Rogers 2026 (Canadian Open)
- Category: Women’s Singles
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: 7 August 2026
- Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
- Surface: Hard
- Winner: Leylah Fernandez (Canada)
- Runner-up: Mirra Andreeva
- Final Score: 6–1, 6–4
- Result: Leylah Fernandez advanced to the Round of 16.