Leylah Fernandez Shocks World No. 1 Jessica Pegula at Citi Open
Wow, what a match in Washington! If you didn’t catch it live, you missed one of the most electrifying performances of the Citi Open so far. Leylah Fernandez, the rising star from Laval, Quebec, pulled off a stunning upset against the tournament’s top seed, Jessica Pegula. This wasn’t just a good win — it was a statement. Fernandez battled through a rollercoaster of a match and came out on top with a 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 victory that had the crowd on the edge of their seats for over two hours.
From the very start, you could see that Leylah wasn’t intimidated by Pegula’s top ranking or experience. She came out swinging, taking the first set 6-3 with poise and confidence. But Pegula, being the gritty competitor she is, stormed back in the second set, dominating 6-1 and forcing a decider. That’s where things got really intense.
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In the third set, it was all about grit and nerves. Fernandez had five break-point chances and converted two of them, including a crucial break that gave her the edge she needed to close it out. Despite racking up nine double faults, she also fired five aces and stayed aggressive when it mattered most. On the other side of the net, Pegula managed two aces and broke Fernandez three times, but couldn’t capitalize when the pressure mounted.
This win wasn’t just about making it to the quarterfinals — it was about Leylah showing she belongs on the big stage, against the very best. And now, she’s set to face American Taylor Townsend in the next round. With momentum like this, who knows how far she can go?
Also in action on Thursday was Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo, who unfortunately couldn’t advance. He fell in straight sets to Ben Shelton, 6-3, 6-2. Shelton’s serve was practically untouchable — 16 aces and not a single break point faced. It was a tough day for Diallo, but he’ll get another shot at the National Bank Open in Toronto, where he’s seeded 30th and will skip the first round.
But make no mistake, the spotlight today belongs to Leylah Fernandez. She just beat the No. 1 seed in one of the most competitive tournaments on the WTA calendar. This could be the start of something big. Keep your eyes on her — because Leylah isn’t just here to compete. She’s here to conquer.
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