Leylah Fernandez def. Magda Linette 6-1, 6-4 — Washington Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Leylah Fernandez defeated Magda Linette 6-1, 6-4 in the R32 of the Washington Open 2026.

Linette's serve never settled at the Washington Open. Leylah Fernandez, 3-8 on hard courts coming in, broke Magda Linette four times from nine chances and won 54 percent of return points to her 27. The WTA No. 51 broke in game 9 of the second for 4-5 with a match point saved, but the No. 7 seed closed a game later, 79 minutes in all.

Match stats

Leylah Fernandez: 2 aces, 70% first serves, 3 double faults, 5/9 break points. Magda Linette: 0 aces, 48% first serves, 2 double faults, 1/3 break points.

Profiles: Leylah Fernandez · Magda Linette — Washington Open 2026

Head-to-head

Leylah Fernandez and Magda Linette have met 2 times, with Leylah Fernandez leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• French Open 2023 R128 — Leylah Fernandez won 6-3, 1-6, 6-3