Overview
- Leylah Fernandez revealed she has never been on a first date and invited suitors to message her on Instagram for a casual meetup in Montreal.
- The idea for the public call came from her father and coach, Jorge Fernandez, who requires candidates to win his approval before a date.
- Over 100 private messages arrived within hours of her video, including supportive notes from fellow athletes.
- Fernandez has focused intensely on her tennis career, from her US Open 2021 final to a recent Mubadala Citi DC Open victory, leaving little room for dating.
- She is now reviewing the submissions with her father to plan potential first dates in Montreal.