Charleston Open 2024: Leylah Fernandez vs Sloane Stephens preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Game Summary

Matchup: (14) Leylah Fernandez vs Sloane Stephens

The date is April 3, 2024.

Event: Charleston Open in 2024

The round is the second round, also known as the Round of 32.

The location of the event is in Charleston, USA.

Classification: WTA 500

The surface is outdoor clay (green).

The amount of prize money is $922,573.

The live telecast of the tennis event can be watched in the USA on the Tennis Channel or TC Plus, in the UK on Sky Sports, and in Canada on TSN.

Preview: Leylah Fernandez vs Sloane Stephens

On Wednesday (April 3), Sloane Stephens will face off against 14th seed Leylah Fernandez in the second round of the Charleston Open.

Fernandez has achieved a record of seven victories in 14 matches this season, with a notable highlight being her advancement to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open. This marked only the second time she has made it to the last eight of a WTA 1000 event.

Despite putting up a spirited effort against Jessica Pegula, the Canadian will enter the Charleston Open following a third round defeat in the Miami Open. Unfortunately, she was unable to make her mark against the American, who ultimately claimed victory with a score of 7-5, 6-4. Fernandez currently holds the 34th spot in the WTA rankings.

Despite facing some tough opponents, Sloane Stephens has achieved a record of nine victories out of 17 matches this season. This includes reaching the third round at both the BNP Paribas Open and the Australian Open. While she was able to outsmart players like Olivia Gadecki and Daria Kasatkina in the Australian Open, she ultimately lost in an intense three-set match against Anna Kalinskaya.

The American arrived in Charleston after being eliminated in the second round of the Miami Open, where she was defeated by Sorana Cirstea. She began her tournament with a dominant performance against Magdalena Frech, winning with a comfortable score of 6-0, 6-2.

Leylah Fernandez and Sloane Stephens: A Rivalry on the Court

Fernandez remains undefeated in her head-to-head matches against Stephens, with a record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Her most recent victory over the American was at the Grampians Trophy 2021 in Melbourne.

Breaking Down the Odds for Leylah Fernandez vs Sloane Stephens

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Predicting the Outcome of the Match between Leylah Fernandez and Sloane Stephens

The second round of the Charleston Open is set to feature an exciting matchup between Leylah Fernandez and Sloane Stephens. With their impressive skill sets and determination, both players are capable of making a significant impact in the WTA 500 event.

Fernandez is determined to regain her form and elevate her lackluster performance on clay. The southpaw is renowned for her powerful groundstrokes, quick decision-making abilities, and lively presence on the court.

Despite her strong performances on clay at the ITF 125 in Saint Malo, Stephens has struggled to secure a title in the past two years. While she has displayed her versatile and precise skills this year, she has yet to develop the killer instinct needed to defeat top-ranked opponents on the tour. Her aggressive style of play and reliance on her powerful serve are key components of her game.

Ultimately, the player who starts strongly and flawlessly executes their game plan will have the advantage in this match. Fernandez has a strong record against her opponent, but all of her victories have been on hard court.

Stephens has a strong track record on clay and began her Charleston campaign with a dominant victory. She is expected to easily overcome this challenge against Fernadez in the second round.

Choose Stephens to win the match in three sets.