Australian Open Prediction: Leylah Fernandez vs Sara Bejlek; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Coming into the Australian Open 2024, Leylah Fernandez will be having high hopes. After ending her 2023 on a high, the young Canadian international is all set to conquer the hard courts in Melbourne and produce her US Open 2021 heroics. While most of the players started their campaign prior to the tournament, she preferred to up her skills and bring up her best game at the tournament.

However, her journey to the top will not be easy at all. Standing in her way will be none other than young Czech tennis professional Sara Bejlek. With a chance to make their way into the second round, both players will be looking to give their everything. That being said, who among the two could actually win? Let’s find out!

Leylah Fernandez vs Sara Bejlek: Preview

After ending her 2023 year on a high, the young sensation from Canada will be looking to start off from where she left. The former World No. 13 has led Canada to the 2023 BJK Cup title, and she will be entering the Australian Open full of confidence.

However, after her dream run at the US Open back in 2021, she has failed to stand up to the expectations. The upcoming tournament will present them with a brilliant chance to step up her game and make sure that she makes it all the way to the finals.

On the other hand, her opponent, Sara Bejlek, had to play the qualifiers in order to earn a spot in the Australian Open this year. Winning her last 4 of the 5 matches, her confidence will be high and could produce a major setback for her opponent. To get to her fourth Grand Slam main draw of her career, the 17-year-old won all three of her matches in straight sets.

Fernandez vs Bejlek: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the scores are level at 0-0 each. Thus, their meeting at the upcoming first round at the Australian Open will be the first ever between the two.

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With a chance to take a lead in the head-to-head statistics and secure a spot in the second round, both players will be looking to give their everything and clinch the win.

Prediction: Leylah Fernandez could start her campaign with a win

As the stakes are high, a big performance will be expected from both the players. However, as their recent form suggests, the Canadian international looks in a more decent spot to land the victory home and secure a spot comfortably in the second round. However, her opponent will give her a tough fight in the match.

Not only this but she will also be looking to stun the Canadian heavyweight and progress comfortably. What are your thoughts on this? Who are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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