Leylah Fernandez is telling potential dates not to be afraid of her father as the Canadian tennis star says Jorge may only look like an unwelcoming person but that the reality is different.

Leylah Fernandez emerged victorious in a gripping battle with Elena Rybakina Saturday to reach the Mubadala Citi DC Open final in Washington, D.C. And she did so after Rybakina served for the match in the second set, leading to a dramatic encounter lasting three hours and 16 minutes.

US top seed Taylor Fritz dropped an early yesterday morning marathon to Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina of Spain, while the UK’s Emma Raducanu and Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA DC Open.

After firing 15 aces past Sofia Kenin in under an hour, Taylor Townsend now takes on Leylah Fernandez, who ousted top-seeded Jessica Pegula in a lengthy three-set thriller.

Leylah Fernandez made her feelings known about the dating offer she had shared with her fans on social media. The Canadian athlete is gearing up for her semifinal match at the Citi Open and will next play at the Canadian Open.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis tournament Thursday with a 6-3, 1-6, 7-5 upset win over top-seeded Jessica Pegula of the United States.

After years of traveling the world for tennis, Leylah Fernandez is inviting one lucky fan to meet her on home turf in Montreal for a simple first date -- but only if her father signs off.