Indian Wells Open 2022: Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream Details for BNP Paribas Open

Indian Wells Open 2022: Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream Details for BNP Paribas Open

Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Paula Badosa

World No. 21 Leylah Fernandez will square off against the fifth seed and the defending champion Paula Badosa in the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open 2022.

Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa: Match Details

  • Tournament: Indian Wells Open 2022
  • Match: Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa
  • Round: Fourth Round
  • Date: March 15, 2022
  • Venue: Indian Wells, CA, U.S.A.
  • Surface: Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $ 94,575

Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa: Preview

Paula Badosa
Paula Badosa

19-year old Leylah Fernandez has so far had a bumpy but triumphant season. Having breezed through her second-round match against Amanda Anisimova due to a walkover and then knocking out the 29-year old American Shelby Rogers in the round of 32 ( 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 ) and moves into the fourth round for the second consecutive edition.

The Canadian star didn’t start her season too well but she picked up her game and went ahead to grab her first title of the season at the 2022 Monterrey Open, defending her title successfully.

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Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has put up an incredible game this season. She kick-started the year by winning her third ATP title in the Sydney International tournament against World No. 2 Barbora Krejčíková . Badosa is one of the potential candidates to win the Indian Wells 2022 as she has displayed great stability and was the one to grab last year’s BNP Paribas Open title.

However, she couldn’t exhibit that same level of balance in the Dubai Tennis Championship or the Qatar Open. Now, playing in America, the Spaniard is yet to lose a set, having defeated her second round and third round opponents Tereza Martincová and thirty-second seed Sara Sorribes Tormo ( 7-6, 6-1 ) respectively in straight sets.

Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa: Head-to-Head

Leylah Annie Fernandez
Leylah Annie Fernandez

This match is set to be the second encounter between Fernandez and Badosa. The two seeded players played against each other for the first time in the 2020 ASB Classic tournament, where Badosa emerged victorious against then a 17-year old Leylah.

Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa: Prediction

Paula Badosa will be at the Indian Wells Open 2022
Paula Badosa

Although Fernandez has the power and potential of a truly strong player, she lacks the expertise that the Spaniard has in comparison. Not to underestimate the Canadian, she also has a title this year and is longing to play against tough opponents in the coming future; Badosa is no easy rival. The 24-year old has been recognized by many to have what it takes to win a grand slam this year. With cheers from all around the globe, Badosa has the upper hand in tomorrow’s match. Let’s wait and see if Fernandez can turn the tables.

Prediction: Paula Badosa is expected to win in three sets.

Leylah Fernandez vs Paula Badosa: Broadcast and Live Stream Details

  • U.S.A.- Tennis Channel
  • Australia– beIN
  • U.K. and Ireland- Amazon Prime
  • The Middle East and North Africa- beIN Sports
  • Central America- ESPN
  • Caribbean Islands- Sportsmax
  • South America and Oceania- ESPN International
  • Canada- T.S.N., and DAZN
  • Sub-Saharan Africa- SuperSport
  • India- Star Network

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