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August 7 2023, 22:20 · Adam Evans

Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Canada Masters

Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Canada Masters
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THE FACTS

When is Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns on and what time does it start? Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns will take place on Tuesday 8th August, 2023 – not before 18:45 (UK)

Where is Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns taking place? Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns will take place at IGA Stadium in Montreal, Canada

What surface is Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns being played on? Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns will take place on an outdoor hard court

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

What channel is Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns on in the UK? Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Leylah Fernandez vs Peyton Stearns live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 81 Leylah Fernandez set a career-high WTA world ranking of 13th after finishing runner-up to Emma Raducanu at that miraculous US Open in 2021 but the Canadian has struggled to find that intensity practically ever since. The 20-year-old played well and was beaten just as well by Maria Sakkari at the Washington Open last week but there is so much more potential bubbling under the surface. Perhaps a home tournament will help Fernandez rediscover her best but this is no gimme against world number 57 Peyton Stearns, who upset the Canadian in three sets at the Rabat Open back in May. Stearns set a career-high WTA world ranking of 55th after reaching the third round of Roland-Garros in June but she has struggled a little since coming back onto hardcourts. Ultimately this is a difficult match to call but take Montreal native Fernandez to earn at least a set backed by a partisan crowd and watch this space, however tentatively.