Leylah Fernandez sent an emotional message to her mother, oldest sister and fitness trainer, as she dedicated her 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open women's singles trophy to them.

This trophy is for you.” These are the words Filipino Canadian tennis champ Leylah Fernandez echoed during her thank-you speech after clinching her first WTA 500 title at the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Sunday.

The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez’s career arrived at the DC Open on Sunday (Monday in Manila) with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning — and energy courtesy of Shake Shack’s burgers and fries.