29.06.2024, 14:30
Centre Court, Eastbourne, England
Leylah Fernandez and Daria Kasatkina are the 2 best players of the WTA Eastbourne tournament, as both players have qualified for the final match.
Leylah Fernandez defeated Madison Keys in the semi final stage to qualify for the final, and Daria Kasatkina defeated Jasmine Paolini in the semi final to also qualify for the final.
Leylah Fernandez and Daria Kasatkina have faced each other twice in the past.
Claim Welcome BonusLeylah Fernandez
Canadian player Leylah Fernandez will be competing in the final match of the WTA Eastbourne after defeating Madison Keys in the semi final match. Leylah is currently ranked 25th on the WTA ranking.
Leylah Fernandez only made it to the quarter final round of the WTA Birmingham tournament a week ago, and now she’s heading to the final of the WTA Eastbourne. Leylah played her first game in the round of 32 against Barbora Krejcikova, and she won in 3 sets (6-2,3-6,6-2) and then she progressed into the round of 16, where she defeated Ashlyn Krueger in straight sets (2-6,1-6). Leylah progressed into the quarter final and faced Harriet Dart and she won again in straight sets (2-6,1-6) and finally in the semi final, she defeated Madison Keys in 3 sets (6-3,3-6,6-3). In the game against Madison Keys, Leylah had the following stats: - 2 aces, 6 double faults, 54/86 first serve, 26/32 second serve, 7/10 break points saved, 11 service games won, 20/63 first serve return points, 16/26 second serve return points and 4 break points converted.
Daria Kasatkina
Russian player Daria Kasatkina enters into the final stage of the WTA Eastbourne after she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the semi final round. Daria Kasatkina is ranked 12th on the WTA ranking currently.
After crashing out of the round of 16 at the WTA Berlin, Daria Kasatkina entered into the round of 32 of the WTA Eastbourne tournament. Her first game was against Xinyu Wang and she won in straight sets (6-4,6-2) and then she progressed into the round of 16, where she defeated Yue Yuan in 3 sets (3-6,6-4,6-0). Later she got into the quarter final and played against Emma Raducanu and she won in straight sets (6-2,6-2), before she finally defeated Jasmine Paolini in the semi final, in 3 sets (6-3,5-7,3-6). At the end of the game against Jasmine Paolini, Daria had the following stats: 0 aces, 4 double faults, 66/99 first serve, 27/31 second serve, 10/14 break points saved, 11 service games won, 20/55 first serve return points, 23/42 second serve return points and 5 break points converted.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, Leylah Fernandez and Daria Kasatkina played 2 matches in the past. Daria Kasatkina won both encounters.
Analysis and Predictions
The bookmakers favour a win for Daria Kasatkina ahead of Leylah Fernandez. According to the h2h, Daria Kasatkina had beaten Leylah in both meetings. But the last meeting was 2 years ago at the WTA San Diego, and a lot has changed in both players since then. Leylah Fernandez’s stats include: 7 wins and 3 losses in 10 matches (WLWWLWLWWW) while Daria Kasatkina’s stats include: - 7 wins and 3 losses (WLWLWLWWWW). Leylah’s stats on the grass surface shows 6 wins and 1 loss (WWLWWWW) and Daria’s show 5 wins and 1 loss (WLWWWW).
The Main Pick Is: - Daria Kasatkina Win
- Daria Kasatkina to Win at 1.67 Odds
- Daria Kasatkina to Win First Set and Win Game at 1.97 Odds
- Total 2 Sets at 1.61 Odds
Leylah is only 21 and her ambition and drive is boundless.
It's going to be a fascinating match and l think Leylah will win because she wants it so much more.