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Match Details
Fixture: Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns
Date: September 27, 2024
Tournament: China Open 2024
Round: Second round
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $3,633,875
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN
Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns preview
World No. 28 Leylah Fernandez will take on World No. 46 Peyton Stearns in the second round of the China Open.
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Fernandez is yet to find her best potential on the women's tour. She's had a decent season so far by chalking up 22 wins from 41 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Eastbourne International. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open, Birmingham Classic and Cincinnati Open, where she lost to Jessica Pegula in three sets.
The Canadian will enter Beijing on the back of a first-round exit in the US Open. Despite a valiant effort against Anastasia Potapova in the opening round, the Russian outclassed her in a three-set encounter, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Peyton Stearns, meanwhile, has had an encouraging season so far. She's garnered 24 wins from 46 matches, including a title-winning run at the Morocco Open. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open in Toronto, where she lost to Pegula in straight sets.
The American will enter Beijing on the back of a first-round exit in Seoul. She put up a decent shift against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain but came up shy in two sets, 7-6(4), 7-6(5). Stearns got back to winning ways at the China Open with a confident win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, 6-2, 6-4.
Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns head-to-head
The head-to-head between Fernandez and Stearns is locked at 1-1. Fernandez won their most recent encounter at the 2023 Canadian Open.
Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns odds
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Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns prediction
Leylah Fernandez was expected to impress in the 2024 US Open considering her solid form in the last few months. The Canadian succumbed to an unexpected defeat against Anastasia Potapova in the first round. She will be eager to get back on track in Beijing and set the tone for the remainder of the season.
Stearns, on the contrary, has chipped in with consistent results on tour this year. She showcased her potential by defeating higher-ranked opponents such as Victoria Azarenka, Daria Kasatkina and Madison Keys on the tour. The American has a chance to prove herself again in Beijing.
A tricky contest will be on the cards between Fernandez and Stearns in the second round. Both players have a decent record on hardcourts and seem to be in good touch at the moment. Fernandez will be a slight favorite thanks to her formidable all-around game and high competitive spirit on the court. She should be able to outlast the American and begin with a win.
Pick: Fernandez to win in three sets.
