Cincinnati 2024: Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Western & Southern Open

Match Details

Fixture: Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan

Date: August 13, 2024

Tournament: Western & Southern Open

Round: First Round (Round of 64)

Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio, USA

Category: WTA 1000

Surface: Hard

Prize Money: $3,211,715

Live Telecast: US - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+

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Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan preview

Fernandez at the National Bank Open - Source: Getty

World No. 25 Leylah Fernandez will take on World No. 42 Yue Yuan in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.

Fernandez has made an ordinary start to the season considering her high standards. She's chalked up 21 wins from 38 matches, including a runner-up finish in the Eastbourne International. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open where she lost to Elena Rybakina in straight sets.

The Canadian will enter Cincinnati on the back of a third-round finish in the Paris Olympics and a second-round exit in the Canadian Open. She began her campaign with a solid win against Nao Hibino but couldn't make her presence felt against Ashlyn Krueger. The American defeated Fernandez in the Canadian Open, 6-4, 6-2.

Yuan at the National Bank Open - Source: Getty

Yue Yuan, meanwhile, has been knocking on the door to make a significant impact on tour. She's garnered 23 wins from 41 matches including a title-winning run at the ATX Open in Austin. She also reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open and the Rouen Open, where she lost to Sloane Stephens.

The Chinese player will enter Cincinnati on the back of second-round exits in the Paris Olympics and the Canadian Open. She started her campaign in Toronto by cruising past Cristina Bucsa, but stuggled to deal with Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. The Belarusian defeated Yuan in an hour and 21 minutes, 6-2, 6-2.

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Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan head-to-head

The head-to-head between Fernandez and Yuan is null at 0-0.

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Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Leylah Fernandez
Yue Yuan

Odds will be updated when available.

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Leylah Fernandez vs Yue Yuan prediction

Fernandez at the National Bank Open 2024 - Day 2 - Source: Getty

Leylah Fernandez captured two hardcourt titles last year but is yet to open her account this season. She showed glimpses of her top potential in Eastbourne and will be hoping to build on it in Cincinnati. The Canadian is always up for a battle and is known for her expressive demeanor on court.

Yue Yuan, on the other hand, is constantly improving her game at the highest level. She clinched her first WTA title at the ATX Open this year and will be hungry to add to her locker. The 25-year-old is known for her creativity and flat groundstrokes off both wings.

Considering their recent results and record on hard courts, a close contest will be on the cards in Cincinnati. Fernandez has struggled to come up with answers against players who like to play an offensive style of tennis. If Yuan manages to keep a check on her errors and begins well, she could cause problems for Fernandez with her accuracy and begin with a win.

Pick: Yuan to win in three-sets.