Aryna Sabalenka vs Leylah Fernandez Preview & Prediction | 2025 US Open | Third Round

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Aryna Sabalenka faces Leylah Fernandez in the third round at the 2025 US Open.
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Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – ESPN
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Leylah Fernandez prediction
Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence continues against former finalist Leylah Fernandez.
The Belarusian broke the stubborn resistance of Polina Kudermetova before pulling clear to post a 7-6 6-2 success last time out.
The world number one has yet to drop a set and meets the Canadian for the second time after the 31st needed a strong comeback to despatch Elsa Jacquemot 2-6 6-3 6-2.
Sabalenka continues to go deep in tournaments in 2025 but is perhaps not quite firing on all cylinders at present.
However, the Belarusian will be motivated by a long-standing desire for revenge having lost 6-7 6-4 4-6 to Fernandez in the 2021 semi-finals at Flushing Meadows and has way more power than the Canadian.
Fernandez has struggled to reach such heights ever since and we fully expect Sabalenka to avenge that loss four years ago and continue her push to retain the title.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Leylah Fernandez tip: Aryna Sabalenka to win 2-0