April 25, 2024 1:46 PM
Adam Evans

Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova on and what time does it start? Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2023 – not before 16:05 (UK)

Where is Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova taking place? Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova being played on? Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova

What channel is Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova on in the UK? Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Leylah Fernandez vs Anastasia Potapova live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number 35 Leylah Fernandez was the first player to succumb to Mirra Andreeva’s remarkable debut here last season and she looks in danger of crashing out early once again here. The 21-year-old set a career-high WTA world ranking of 13th after finishing runner-up to Emma Raducanu at the unforgettable 2021 US Open and whilst each of her three WTA titles have come on hardcourts she certainly has the grit and game to excel in clay conditions. World number 39 Anastasia Potapova beat fellow Russian Diana Shnaider in straight sets on Tuesday to look a serious threat, continuing in the form that saw her reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells last month. The 23-year-old has lost both of her previous encounters with Fernandez in straight sets, including on clay at Roland-Garros three years ago, but she brings the better recent form into this third edition, with Fernandez losing four of her last five on tour. Take the Russian to edge this.

TIP: ANASTASIA POTAPOVA TO WIN

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