Leylah Fernandez moved into the round of 16 at the Singapore Tennis Open with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Japan’s Kyoka Okamura on Monday, September 21, 2026.
The Canadian player and sixth seed controlled the match from the baseline and completed the win in two hours and 19 minutes. Fernandez converted five of 22 break-point opportunities and won 55.2 per cent of the total points played, according to the official match statistics.
The result gives Leylah Fernandez another opportunity to build momentum during the opening week of the WTA Tour’s Asian swing. She is scheduled to meet American Alycia Parks in the second round on Wednesday, September 23.
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Leylah Fernandez reaches the Singapore round of 16
Fernandez entered the upgraded WTA 500 tournament as one of the leading players in the draw after receiving a wild card. The Singapore Tennis Open is being held from September 21 to 27, with the singles final scheduled for Sunday, September 27, according to the tournament guide.
Her first-round match against Okamura was not without extended games, but Fernandez consistently created pressure on her opponent’s service games. She held a clear advantage in first-serve points won and saved 17 of the 22 break points she faced.
Okamura managed to create chances throughout the match, particularly during the second set, but Fernandez avoided a deciding set. The Canadian closed out the contest after taking the final two games.
A rematch with Alycia Parks awaits
Fernandez’s next opponent is Parks, who advanced to the round of 16 by defeating lucky loser Mei Yamaguchi 6-4, 6-3. The match is scheduled for Center Court and is not expected to begin before 6:30 p.m. local time in Singapore, or 6:30 a.m. Eastern time in Canada and the United States.
The matchup will give Fernandez a chance to respond after Parks defeated her 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round of the French Open in May. Fernandez leads their previous hard-court meetings, but Parks has won their most recent encounter.
Parks enters the contest ranked 70th in the world, while Fernandez is ranked 31st. Fernandez’s career-best singles ranking is 13th, and she has won five WTA singles titles.
Fernandez looks to extend late-season progress
The Singapore tournament is Fernandez’s first event since the US Open, where she reached the third round before losing to third-seeded American Jessica Pegula 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on September 4.
Fernandez had looked in control after taking the opening set against Pegula, but the American recovered and advanced after a match lasting two hours and 11 minutes. It was Fernandez’s second consecutive US Open appearance to end in the third round.
Her run in Singapore comes as the WTA season enters its final stretch. The tournament was elevated from a 250-level event to WTA 500 status for 2026, bringing a stronger field and additional ranking opportunities to the Asian swing.
Top names in the Singapore field include Mirra Andreeva, Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala, Elise Mertens, Maja Chwalinska and Maria Sakkari. The tournament’s quarterfinals are scheduled for September 25, followed by the semifinals on September 26 and the final on September 27.
For Fernandez, the immediate focus is Parks. A victory would send her into the quarterfinals and provide another test of her form before the China Open and Wuhan Open later in the Asian swing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Leylah Fernandez win her first match in Singapore?
Yes. Fernandez defeated Kyoka Okamura 6-2, 6-3 on September 21, 2026.
Who will Leylah Fernandez play next?
Fernandez is scheduled to face American Alycia Parks in the Singapore Tennis Open round of 16.
When is the Fernandez-Parks match scheduled?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, not before 6:30 p.m. Singapore time, which is 6:30 a.m. Eastern time.
What is Leylah Fernandez’s current ranking?
Fernandez is ranked No. 31 in singles, according to the WTA profile available on September 23, 2026.
How did Fernandez perform at the 2026 US Open?
She reached the third round before losing to Jessica Pegula in three sets on September 4, 2026.
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