Leylah Fernandez vs Heather Watson Prediction & Picks - WTA Hong Kong Open
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by Lou Aguila in Tennis Picks
Leylah Fernandez of Canada will resume her campaign on the WTA Tour on Monday against Heather Watson of Great Britain in the first round of the 2024 Hong Kong Open. Fernandez aims to build more momentum off the back of a quarterfinal stint at the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The former US Open finalist pushed eventual champion Qinwen Zheng to the limit 6-0 1-6 6-3 in their highly competitive quarterfinal clash on Friday. Fernandez is ranked No.35 on the WTA world ranking, but she can improve her current position if she can reach the championship rounds of this WTA 250 tournament. Watson, meanwhile, is fresh off a runner-up finish at W100 Shrewsbury. The 32-year-old WTA veteran had posted four victories, three of which were straight sets, before bowing to compatriot Sonay Kartal 7-5 4-1 ret. in the final.
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Leylah Fernandez vs Heather Watson Form
Leylah Fernandez and Heather Watson Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Oct 25, 2024 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 22, 2024 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 10, 2024 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 7, 2024 - WTA Wuhan Open
Aug 27, 2024 - WTA US Open
Aug 17, 2024 - WTA Cincinnati Open
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Sep 18, 2024 - WTA Korea Open
Jul 1, 2024 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 18, 2024 - WTA Birmingham
Jun 12, 2024 - WTA Nottingham Open
Mar 31, 2024 - WTA Charleston Open
Feb 8, 2024 - Abu Dhabi Open
Leylah Fernandez - Heather Watson Key Points
- Leylah Fernandez reached the quarterfinal of the 2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
- Leylah Fernandez has a 13-4 record in first-round matches this year.
- Heather Watson reached the final of the 2024 W100 Shrewsbury.
- Heather Watson is 3-0 vs. Leylah Fernandez in their head-to-head series.
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Our Leylah Fernandez vs Heather Watson Prediction
Fernandez, who sports a 61 percent career win rate on hard courts, is viewed among the favorites to win the Hong Kong Open. However, she’s facing a tricky first-round opponent in Heather Watson, a player she hasn’t defeated in all their previous three matches. And while I still like Fernandez’s chance of advancing to the next round, Watson’s familiarity in playing Fernandez will come to play on Monday, making this match far from being a walk in the park for the Canadian tennis star. Our betting prediction for Leylah Fernandez vs. Heather Watson: Back Watson to cover +5.5 games, -135, at Caesars Sportsbook.
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