Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet on and what time does it start? Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet will take place on Tuesday 17th January, 2023 – not before 00:00 (UK)
Where is Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet taking place? Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet being played on? Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet
What channel is Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet on in the UK? Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Leylah Fernandez vs Alize Cornet live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
This promised to be one of the most entertaining first round matches at the Australian Open between 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez and Alize Cornet, who reached the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam for the first time here last season. World number 34 Cornet is likely beginning the final season of her career as a professional tennis player and that looks to have freed up the 32-year-old’s game over the past 12 months, with her incredible shock halting of Iga Swiatek’s 37-match winning streak at Wimbledon one of may notable performances in 2022. 20-year-old Fernandez suffered serious foot injury last season that saw her miss much of the second half but the Canadian still found time to reach the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros with huge wins over the likes of Amanda Anisimova and Belinda Bencic proving she is no one-hit wonder. Fernandez beat Cornet in straight sets in their only previous encounter at Indian Wells and with the Melbourne crowd likely to get behind her, with fresh memories of her incredible US Open bid, backing the Canadian to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable winners looks the sensible move here.
