Billie Jean King Cup: Leylah Fernandez stars as Canada beat Italy 2-0 to win event for first time | Tennis News

Leylah Fernandez steered Canada to their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title as she delivered the decisive point in a 2-0 victory over Italy in Seville. The former US Open runner-up maintained her stunning form throughout the week as she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-3. After the 21-year-old converted match point the Canadian team celebrated wildly … Read more

Billie Jean King Cup Finals: Leylah Fernandez inspires Canada to victory over hosts Spain | Tennis News

Leylah Fernandez won a near three-hour epic to inspire Canada to victory over hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville on Wednesday. Former US Open finalist Fernandez overcame Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-6 (10-8) 7-6 (9-7) to seal the point which gave Canada victory against hosts Spain in the opening Group C … Read more