Chwalinska has built strong momentum this week, but Fernandez’s proven record in tour-level semifinals gives the Canadian the upper hand.
Fernandez Targets A Strong Finish To Her Run
- Fernandez has an 8–3 record in semifinals on tour.
- She has a 4–8 record against higher-ranked opponents this year.
- Chwalinska has a 1–0 record in tour-level semifinals.
- She has a 7–3 record against Top 50 players this year.
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This will be their first meeting
Fernandez Targets Her First Final Of The Season
Leylah Fernandez defeated Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to reach the semifinals in Singapore, winning 6-2, 7-5. She trailed by a break and squandered a 5-2 lead in the second set but won the crucial points to close out the match in straight sets.
This is her first semifinal of the year after losing all three of her previous quarterfinals in 2026.
The Canadian has a negative win-loss record on her record. She struggled significantly earlier this year, but since the start of the clay-court swing, she has shown some progress, reaching the quarterfinals in Madrid, Stuttgart and Strasbourg, as well as the fourth round in Toronto.
Fernandez has an impressive record in tour-level semifinals, winning eight of her 11 matches at this stage. Her most recent semifinal ended in defeat against Victoria Mboko in Hong Kong last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Age | Born 6 September 2002 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 31 |
| Career High | No. 13 |
| Elo Ranking | No. 146 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 5 |
Maja Chwalinska Continues Her Breakthrough Week
Maja Chwalinska defeated defending champion Elise Mertens in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, to reach the semifinals in Singapore. She lost her serve once and broke her opponent five times, earning the first top-20 win of her career.
The 24-year-old arrived this week short on confidence after losing five of her previous six matches on tour, raising concerns about her ability to progress at this level.
However, she has won all three of her matches this week in straight sets, dropping only 11 games in total. She will now look to build on that momentum and reach the final in Singapore.
The Pole started the season close to the top 150 in the rankings, but her breakthrough results on tour, including the Roland Garros final, a quarterfinal in Cluj-Napoca and a WTA 125 title in Oeiras, have helped her move close to the top 20. She is now one win away from achieving that feat.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Age | Born 10 November 2001 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 25 |
| Career High | No. 21 (8 June 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 70 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |