Fernandez Eyes Glory at National Bank Open | Toronto News

Leylah Fernandez, seeded 30th and getting a first-round bye, eyes a deep run at the National Bank Open as she could face top-5 talent like Mirra Andreeva. The draw is loaded with stars — Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Jessica Pegula — while Canadian hopes ride on Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu (returning after her 2019 win), Venus Williams (making her debut here), and rising talents like Rebecca Marino and Carol Zhao. With defending champ Victoria Mboko sidelined by injury, the stage is set for thrilling matchups and homegrown drama — don’t miss it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db14812b7c466ffc