Leylah Fernandez expressed gratitude to her sister Bianca for tailoring her pants in record time, helping her prepare for the Monterrey Open, where she advanced to the second round.
Highlights:
- Leylah entered Monterrey Open as the seventh seed.
- Defeated Jaqueline Cristian in the opening round.
- Bianca, who is also a tennis player, managed to tailor her sister’s pants in less than two hours.
- Leylah shared a heartfelt Instagram post thanking Bianca.
- Bianca lost in the qualifiers but stood by her sister.
- Leylah’s next challenge will be against the winner of the match between Rebecca Sramkova and Victoria Rodriguez.
Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez began her Monterrey Open campaign on a winning note, defeating Jaqueline Cristian in the opening round to secure her place in the second round. As the tournament’s seventh seed, Leylah Fernandez took a moment off the court to thank her elder sister, Bianca Fernandez, for coming to the rescue with her special skill.
Although Bianca, also a professional tennis player, suffered a qualifier-round loss to Antonia Ružić at the event, she made her mark in another way. Leylah revealed on Instagram that Bianca tailored her pants in less than two hours to ensure she was ready for the inaugural event in Monterrey. “Enjoying my first few days in Monterrey 🤠 Huge thanks to @biancajolietennis for fixing my pants in under two hours — just one of her many amazing talents 🤪,” shared the 2025 Citi DC Open champion.
Leylah, who enjoys a strong bond with her sister, posted a recap of her early days in Monterrey, appreciating Bianca’s support both on and off the court. Looking ahead, the Canadian star will meet either Rebecca Sramkova or Victoria Rodriguez in the second round of the tournament.
