Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2023 Hong Kong Tennis Open | Semi-Final
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THE FACTS
When is Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova on and what time does it start? Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova will take place on Saturday 14th October, 2023 – not before 07:00 (UK)
Where is Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova taking place? Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova will take place at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Victoria Park, Hong Kong
What surface is Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova being played on? Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova? Ticket information for Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova can be found on the official Hana Bank app
What channel is Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova on in the UK? Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Blinkova live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
Former world number 13 Leylah Fernandez is enjoying an eye-catching week so far in Hong Kong. The current world number 60 came back from a set down against top seed Victoria Azarenka in the first round before a vastly impressive victory over fellow youngster Mirra Andreeva and she backed that up against another contemporary in 18-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova on Friday. Fernandez has spent much of the past two seasons desperately searching for anything like best tennis but she looks to be improving, finally, ahead of this clash with Anna Blinkova, who beat her in straight sets at the Bad Homburg Open in June. World number 37 Blinkova won her maiden WTA title this time last season and she finished runner-up to Elina Svitolina in Strasbourg in May before falling away for a few months. A straight-sets victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo on Friday makes her very competitive here but Fernandez has the higher ceiling and a modicum of confidence returning. Back the Canadian to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
