WTA San Diego Open: Leylah Fernandez vs Tatjana Maria, Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

After a disappointing start to the season, the Canadian sensation Leylah Fernandez has come out to the San Diego Open to contest for the title. The Canadian superstar, who was once considered an upcoming gem in the tennis world has recently struggled and will be looking for a resurgence at the upcoming event. However, her journey to the top at the San Diego Open won’t be easy at all.

Standing tall in her way in the first round itself will be German powerhouse Tatjana Maria. With the stage set for an epic encounter, who among the two will come out on top this time around? Let’s find out!

Leylah Fernandez vs Tatjana Maria: Preview

Despite a strong fall performance, Leylah Fernandez is going through a rough patch. She got knocked out early in both the Australian Open and Dubai Tennis Championships, losing two of her last three matches. This has dropped her ranking to No. 32 among all WTA players. Fernandez couldn’t cover the spread in six of her last 12 contests, indicating a bit of struggle for her lately.

On the other hand, her opponent, Maria is not far behind at No. 47 in the rankings. However, she is also dealing with a similar situation. Like Fernandez, she also exited early in the Australian Open and Dubai Tennis Championships. On hardcourts, their winning percentages over the last three years are close, with Fernandez at 60.5% and Maria at 57.0%. With Fernandez showing inconsistency in covering the spread recently, there’s a chance for Maria, the experienced German player, to find value in this matchup.

Fernandez vs Maria: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, Maria has a minor lead over her opponent. These two stars have played just one against each other. This meeting came back in 2023 in the USA. In a straight-set win, Tatjana Maria managed to come out on top and defeat her opponent.

With a chance to level the head-to-head scoring, Leylah Fernandez will be desperate to bag a win. That being said, who among the two looks in a strong spot to land the win home?

Prediction: Leylah Fernandez could secure her way into the second round with a straight-set win

As things stand, Leylah Fernandez, who is already trailing in the head-to-head stats could be in the sweet spot to land the win home. The support that she would get from the audience could pave the way for her win. While both the players have shown a slight dip in form, it will be the Canadian star who would look to take advantage of it.

However, Maira, who already won their previous encounter would not let go of the win easily and give her everything. With the stage all set, who among the two will come out on top? Do let us know in the comments below!

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