Leylah Fernandez vs Madison Keys Prediction & Picks - WTA Eastbourne International
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Prediction:
Madison Keys Wins 2-0
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Leylah Fernandez and Madison Keys are ready to lock horns for only the second time in their careers on Friday as both women gun for a place in the women’s singles finals at 2024 Eastbourne International. Fernandez, the former US Open runner-up, has her deepest run in the WTA tour this season after reaching the semifinal round at Eastbourne. The 21-year-old Canadian bested Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic 6-2 3-6 6-2, Ashlyn Krueger of the United States 6-2 6-1 and Harriet Dart of Great Britain 6-2 6-1 to arrange a semifinal clash with the defending champion of the event, Madison Keys. Keys has had the easiest route to the semis after receiving a bye in the first round, defeating Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine in straight sets 7-6(5) 6-1 and winning her quarterfinal match without breaking a sweat after her foe Carolina Muchova retired due to injury.
Leylah Fernandez vs Madison Keys Form
Leylah Fernandez and Madison Keys Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jun 26, 2024 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 24, 2024 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 21, 2024 - WTA Birmingham
Jun 19, 2024 - WTA Birmingham
May 31, 2024 - WTA French Open
May 7, 2024 - WTA Rome
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jun 26, 2024 - WTA Eastbourne International
Jun 1, 2024 - WTA French Open
May 30, 2024 - WTA French Open
May 28, 2024 - WTA French Open
May 25, 2024 - WTA Strasbourg Open
May 24, 2024 - WTA Strasbourg Open
Leylah Fernandez - Madison Keys Key Points
- Leylah Fernandez defeated Harriet Dart of Great Britain 6-2 6-1 in QF.
- Madison Keys advanced to the semis after Carolina Muchova retired due to injury.
- Madison Keys defeated Leylah Fernandez in straight sets 6-1 7-5 in 2nd round of the 2021 French Open.
- Madison Keys is the defending champion of Eastbourne International.
Our Leylah Fernandez vs Madison Keys Prediction
For several reasons, Madison Keys is the consensus favorite to win this semis clash. First, the American has a 73.4 percent win rate on grass while Fernandez boasts an inferior but still respectful 61.5 percent. The quality of opponents Keys has faced in the past 12 months is far better than the foes Fernandez played in the WTA circuit. Key won 57 percent of her matches in WTA Premiere tournaments. On the other hand, Fernandez won 68.9 percent of her matches on the main tour. The American defeated Fernandez in their first and only head-to-head clash in round 2 of the 2021 French Open 6-1 7-5. Fatigue could also play a factor in this game since Keys is expected to play her match with Fernandez with fresher legs as she only played one full game to reach the semis: Our betting prediction for Madison Keys vs. Leylah Fernandez match: Madison Keys wins 2-0, +115, at BetMGM.
Prediction:
Madison Keys Wins 2-0
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