Leylah Fernandez vs Naomi Osaka Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Round of 16
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Naomi Osaka faces Leylah Fernandez at the Canadian Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
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
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Leylah Fernandez vs Naomi Osaka prediction
Leylah Fernandez produced one of her best performances of the season as she defeated Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva to book her place in the round-of-16 at the Canadian Open. Fernandez delighted the home crowd with a fast start and overcame a slight stumble in the second set to win 6-1 6-4. She conceded just one break point throughout the entire match.
She now faces four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. The 28-year-old outclassed Elise Mertens in straight sets to set up a meeting with Fernandez. Osaka, who advanced to the final of this event last year, was always in control as she wrapped up a 6-1 6-2 victory after just an hour and 11 minutes.
The head-to-head is locked at 1-1. Fernandez upset Osaka at the 2021 US Open on her way to the final, while the Japanese player won their most recent meeting in Wuhan last year. Osaka has won 12 of her last 14 completed matches overall, and she is one of the most consistent players on the tour at the moment. If her serve and groundstrokes are firing, Fernandez is likely to find it tough.
Leylah Fernandez vs Naomi Osaka tip: Under 21.5 games
