Remember the Mubadala Citi DC Open earlier this year? Leylah Fernandez stole the spotlight after clinching the WTA 500 crown, defeating Anna Kalinskaya in the final. Yet, her fiercest test came against American powerhouse Taylor Townsend, where the Canadian battled inconsistency and a late-set leg injury before sealing a gritty 6-4, 7-6(4) win. Months later, that same warrior spirit has resurfaced on the other side of the world. During her ongoing Japan Open clash with Hailey Baptiste , Fernandez’s bandaged leg turned heads, a worrying sight, yet a powerful reminder of her relentless drive and fearless fight.

In a recent tweet, Stephanie Myles wrote, “You don’t see Leylah Fernandez with body parts wrapped too much. But she’s got a left thigh wrap today in Osaka v Hailey Baptiste.

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