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Italian Open 2022 Leylah Fernandez vs Daria Kasatkina preview head-to-head prediction odds and pick

Leylah Fernandez (L) and Daria Kasatkina

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Fixture: vs Date: 11 May 2022 Tournament: 2022 Round: Second round (Round of 32) Venue: Rome, Italy Category: WTA 1000 Surface: Clay Prize money: €2,527,250 Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel UK - Amazon Prime Video

Leylah Fernandez vs Daria Kasatkina preview

Fernandez at the 2022 Italian Open Last year's US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez will lock horns with World No. 23 Daria Kasatkina in the second round of the 2022 Italian Open on Wednesday. Fernandez arrived in Rome with just a solitary win under her belt on clay. After an opening-round exit from the Charleston Open, she defeated Andrea Petkovic in three sets at the Madrid Open. But she lost to Jil Teichmann in the second round in straight sets. At the Italian Open, Fernandez was up against 2021 Roland Garros finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first round. The Russian claimed the opening set, but the Canadian teenager raised her level as the match progressed to prevail 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 and make a winning debut in Rome. Fernandez fights back

comes back from a set down to defeat Pavlyuchenkova 1-6, 6-2, 6-2!

Fernandez fights back comes back from a set down to defeat Pavlyuchenkova 1-6, 6-2, 6-2! Daria Kasatkina at the 2022 Italian Open Daria Kasatkina, meanwhile, commenced her clay season at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, where she lost in the second round to . She fared better at the Madrid Open, making it to the third round. No.23 Daria Kasatkina earns her 2nd Top 5 win of the season, coming back to defeat Maria Sakkari 36 63 61. Defeated No.3 Muguruza earlier in the season in Sydney.

This is her 1st Top 10 win on clay since 2018 Roland Garros (d. Wozniacki).

No.23 Daria Kasatkina earns her 2nd Top 5 win of the season, coming back to defeat Maria Sakkari 36 63 61. Defeated No.3 Muguruza earlier in the season in Sydney. This is her 1st Top 10 win on clay since 2018 Roland Garros (d. Wozniacki). In her Italian Open opener, she defeated 2021 Roland Garros semifinalist Tamara Zidansek in straight sets. She has never progressed beyond the third round in Rome and will be eager to change that stat this time around.

Leylah Fernandez vs Daria Kasatkina head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between the two players, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.

Leylah Fernandez vs Daria Kasatkina odds

PlayerMoneylineHandicap BetsTotal Games (Over & Under)Leylah Fernandez+110-1.5 (+225)Over 21.5 (-115)Daria Kasatkina-140+1.5 (-350)Under 21.5 (-120) (All odds are sourced from BetMGM)

Leylah Fernandez vs Daria Kasatkina prediction

Leylah Fernandez at the 2022 Mutua Madrid Open Kasatkina has more experience than Fernandez on clay, which could give her a slight edge heading into this contest. The Canadian is nothing if not a fighter though, and her determination was on full display in her opener in Rome. The Canadian lost seven straight games at the start of her first-round match but dug deep to eke out a win. Fernandez struck 30 winners compared to 23 unforced errors and her forehand was particularly effective on the big points. Kasatkina, meanwhile, is known for her crafty and patient style of play, but against Zidansek in the first round, she took an aggressive approach that yielded dividends. She frequently attacked the Slovenian's backhand, her weaker wing. She also fared extremely well during return games, breaking her opponent's serve seven times during the match. Kasatkina will need to employ a similarly proactive approach to stop Fernandez dictating proceedings from the back of the court. An interesting stat heading into this encounter is that the teenager is undefeated against Russian players at the WTA level. Kasatkina's experience will definitely prove to be an asset, but Fernandez is a quick learner and has outsmarted more experienced opponents in the past. The Canadian might just withstand her opponent's challenge to progress to the third round. Pick: Leylah Fernandez to win in three sets. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1399 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found