Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez on and what time does it start? Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez will take place on Tuesday 18th January, 2022 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez taking place? Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez being played on? Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez
What channel is Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez on in the UK? Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Maddison Inglis vs Leylah Fernandez live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
MADDISON INGLIS
World number 139 Maddison Inglis made her Australian debut way back in 2016 as a teenager but her second appearance came just last year. The 24-year-old is aiming to reach the second round of a major for the first time with four first round exits altogether.
LEYLAH FERNANDEZ
19-year-old Leylah Fernandez won her first WTA title at the Monterrey Open last season but her exhilarating run to the US Open final will take some beating in what promises to be an illustrious career. The Canadian beat Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka in three sets each to set-up a once in a generation final against British qualifier Emma Raducanu, who ultimately prevailed in straight sets.
THE PREDICTION
There is no question that world number 24 Leylah Fernandez had the tougher draw at the US Open compared with Emma Raducanu and perhaps her stunning run of breath-taking three-set victories caught up with her come the final. Nevertheless, the Canadian became an overnight star in her own right after performances becoming of a future champion and she is likelier to enjoy the better 2022 season of the two off the back of so nearly achieving glory – as discussed in our 2022 preview here. This is a kind opening fixture against Maddison Inglis with the Aussie likely to be overpowered from the off, so take Fernandez to make the perfect start in two sets.
