Here Are 5 Fun Facts to Know About Rising Tennis Star Leylah Fernandez

Leylah Fernandez's Ecuadorian father, Jorge Fernandez, is well versed in soccer. He's shared that love of soccer with her since she was a child.

Although Leylah began playing tennis when she was 6 years old, her father ended up borrowing his knowledge from soccer to help coach Leylah in tennis when she wanted to play more seriously at 10 years old.