WTA Rank: No. 1️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Universal Tennis Rank: No. 6️⃣4️⃣ What she's done since last summer: Reached final of WTA Acapulco as a 190th-ranked qualifier Leylah Annie Fernandez, the petite lefty thrives on surprising opponents with her variety and shot-making ability.

The Canadian’s rapid rise has been a team effort, with inspiration from the Williamses.