Filipino-Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez secured her 2026 Singapore Tennis Open title bid after winning her semifinal after a tough qualification match. The sixth seeded Fernandez beat fifth seeded Maja Chwalińska 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Kallang Tennis Hub.
The Filipino community in Singapore has been very receptive of Fernandez’s run. Her campaign also picked up steam following her upset win of the big quarter final against the top seed and world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva, who could potentially face her in the finals.
Fernandez’s Path to the Singapore Open Final
Against Chwalińska, Fernandez began the game with a wild pitch and walked in the first game to leave the contest in the red 1-0 score. The Canadian-born Filipino came out strong in the second set, winning 6-4 before taking over the decider.
She pulled it off, playing a 6-2 third-set victory in the process, to earn a spot in Sunday’s final. Fernandez’ win continued her memorable act at the tournament after last night’s triumph over Andreeva.
Who Will Fernandez Face in the Final?
Fernandez will top the Singapore Tennis Open ranking list into Sunday’s final of the tournament Saturday, September 27, 2026, where she will play Australian Talia Gibson. Gibson advanced to the final based on a concussion protocol that allowed her to reach the semi-finals when Tatiana Prozorova withdrew.
The final should be on at no earlier than 4:00p.m. Philippine Time (PHT/4:00p.m. Singapore Time). The match will take place in the OCBC Arena/Kallang Tennis Hub (Center Court).
How to Watch Leylah Fernandez in the Philippines?
The Singapore Open final can be watched with the help of available WTA broadcast and streaming partners among the Filipino fans. Persons in subscribing markets are able to watch on screen live and on-demand streaming via WTA TV.
Selected WTA 500 tournaments are also streamed live via Smart LiveStream and TAP Sports in the Philippines which are also international broadcasters in Southeast Asian countries including parts of the Philippines.
What Is at Stake for Fernandez?
The win over Gibson would put Fernandez on her first WTA win of the 2026 season. She was a late 172-time Adding Stripper into the tournament and now has one of this year’s big stories.
FAQs
What is the final date of Singapore Open 2026?
The final will be on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. PST or later.
Who will Leylah Fernandez play?
Australian player Talia Gibson will be opposing Fernandez in the final.
Where will the final be played?
The finals will be played on the Centre Court at the OCBC Arena/Kallang Tennis Hub in Singapore.
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