Hayley Baptiste vs Leylah Fernandez Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Women’s Open (Kinoshita Group Japan Open) | First Round

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Hayley Baptiste faces Leylah Fernandez at the Japan Women’s Open.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time:

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Hayley Baptiste vs Leylah Fernandez prediction

Leylah Fernandez will be seeking a deep run after struggling to hit top gear since winning the title in Washington.

The world number 27 continues to head the right way in the rankings but has not managed back-to-back wins since the US Open. 

First up here, the Canadian meets Hailey Baptiste, with the American dropping out of the top 50 after struggling to match her performances at Wimbledon. 

This will be their first meeting and Fernandez will be liking these conditions and should have the better movement to take advantage. 

Hayley Baptiste vs  Leylah Fernandez tip: Leylah Fernandez to win