Elise Mertens vs Leylah Fernandez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Ningbo Open | First Round

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Elise Mertens meets Leylah Fernandez in the 2026 Ningbo Open at the Yinzhou Tennis Center in Ningbo, China.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Juss Sports app

Elise Mertens vs Leylah Fernandez prediction

Elise Mertens will aim to continue her end of season charge in Ningbo.

The Belgian has gone deep in several tournaments and arrives here on the back of a push to the last four in Beijing.

First up, the seventh seed faces a tasty opener against Leylah Fernandez.

The Canadian won the title in Singapore last month and has been in equally solid form.

It promises to be a top-class first round affair and we could see plenty of games and a third set.

Elise Mertens vs Leylah Fernandez tip: Over 21.5 games