Three hours 12 minutes later, Leylah Fernandez, glistening with sweat from the marathon she had survived, could finally throw her arms in the air. She had been pushed to the brink and somehow returned from it.

Preview the the 2025 National Bank Open match between Maya Joint vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats.

Leylah Fernandez recently opened up on her physical ability as a young player and highlighted how her parents supported her when the coaches raised concerns.