Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open for first title of 2026

What we know

1 Leylah Fernandez won the Singapore Open.

2 The title is her first of the 2026 season.

3 According to Yahoo Sports, it is the second WTA 500 title of her career.

4 France 24 reported Fernandez defeated an opponent named Gibson in the final.

5 According to Yahoo Sports, Fernandez defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva during her run to the title.

Leylah Fernandez won the Singapore Open, claiming her first title of the 2026 season, according to multiple outlets.

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In the final, Fernandez defeated Gibson to secure the championship, according to France 24.

Yahoo Sports reported that the title marks the second WTA 500 win of Fernandez's career, and that her run to the title included an upset victory over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.

The Straits Times noted the win came at the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open.

How each side covered it

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1 outlet

CBC News reported Fernandez won the Singapore Open for her first title of the 2026 season.

“Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open for 1st title of season” — CBC News

Center

3 outlets

France 24 reported Fernandez defeated Gibson in the final to claim the title.
Yahoo Sports noted the win was Fernandez's second WTA 500 career title.
Yahoo Sports highlighted an upset win over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva during the tournament.
The Straits Times covered local shopping activity tied to the tournament alongside the win.

“Leylah Fernandez earns the second WTA 500 title win of her career at the 2026 Singapore Open with an impressive run that included an upset win over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.” — Yahoo Sports

Questions readers ask

What happened at the Singapore Open?

Leylah Fernandez won the Singapore Open, earning her first title of the 2026 season, according to multiple outlets covering the tournament.

Who did Leylah Fernandez beat in the final?

According to France 24, Fernandez defeated a player named Gibson to claim the Singapore Open title.

How significant is this title for Fernandez's career?

Yahoo Sports reported it is the second WTA 500 title of Fernandez's career, and that her tournament run included an upset win over French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.

Which tournament did Fernandez win?

She won the Singapore Open, also referred to as the Singapore Tennis Open by The Straits Times, in 2026.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

CBC NewsLeft-leaningCanada's Leylah Fernandez rallies to reach final at Singapore Open
France 24CenterFernandez fights back to reach Singapore Open final
The Straits TimesCenter‘It’s about time’: Leylah Fernandez reaches first final this season at Singapore Tennis Open
Yahoo SportsCenterLeylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open

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