WTA Monterrey Open 2022: Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream Details – Abierto GNP Seguros


WTA Monterrey Open 2022: Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream Details – Abierto GNP Seguros

Qinwen Zheng and Leylah Annie Fernandez will clash in the WTA Monterrey Open 2022

On Wednesday, March 2, the second seed Leylah Annie Fernandez will square off against the World No. 77 Qinwen Zheng in the second round of the WTA Monterrey Open 2022. The match will take place on the Centre court.

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Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng: Match Details

  • Tournament: WTA Monterrey Open 2022
  • Match: Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng
  • Round: Second round
  • Date: March 2, 2022
  • Venue: Monterrey, Mexico
  • Surface: Hardcourt
  • Prize Money: $3,800

Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng: Preview

Leylah Fernandez
Leylah Fernandez

Leylah Annie Fernandez comes into the match having defeated Anna Karolína Schmiedlová in straight sets ( 6-2, 6-2 ) in the first round of the WTA Monterrey Open 2022. The 18-year old previously competed in the Adelaide International Open first, losing to Iga Świątek in straight sets ( 1-6, 2-6 ) in the round of 32. The Canadian player got knocked out in the first round by Maddison Inglis in the Australian Open 2022 ( 4-6, 2-6 ).

The 19-year old Chinese player, Qinwen Zheng, started her year with the Melbourne Summer Series 1. She performed exemplarily well, crossing the quarterfinals but losing to Simona Halep in the following round ( 2-6, 2-6 ). In the Australian Open and the Abierto Du Guadalajara tournament, Zheng got knocked out before reaching the third round.

However, in between the two, the Chinese competed in the ATF USA 03A, where she prevailed over Christina McHale, claiming the title for herself. In the ATP Monterrey Open, Zheng played against Lucia Bronzetti and won in straight sets ( 6-2, 6-3 ).

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Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng: Head-to-Head

Qinwen Zheng
Qinwen Zheng

Leylah Annie Fernandez and Qinwen Zheng have never played against each other before, making their head-to-head 0-0. This will be their first encounter with each other.

Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng: Prediction

Leylah Annie Fernandez
Leylah Annie Fernandez

The two teenage tennis players will have a tough fight in today’s match. Fernandez showed all fans an incredible game last year in the U.S Open finals against Emma Radacanu. This year, though she didn’t play much, the Canadian id starting to find her momentum which could lead her to victory. Zheng on the other hand has played in multiple tournaments this year and won a title. Though she is not as highly ranked as the 18-year-old, she still has the fire left in her from her win and can turn the match on its head.

Prediction: Leylah Fernandez to win in three sets.

Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Qinwen Zheng WTA Monterrey Open 2022: 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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