Indian Wells 2022: Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa Match Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction And Livestream Details

Match Details

• Match: Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa.
• Tournament: Indian Wells 2022 / BNP Paribas Open 2022.
• Date: 16th March 2022.
• Time: 6:30 a.m.
• Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, California.
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt.
• Round: Round of 16.
• Category: WTA 1000.
• Prize money: $8,369,455.

Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa Preview

In the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open 2022, Paula Badosa Gibert and Leylah Annie Fernandez will face off. They are slated to play on STADIUM 1 on Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.

Leylah Fernandez, 19, set a career-high WTA world ranking of 19th earlier this month, and she has one more round in Indian Wells to shatter it. In the second round of the Indian Wells 2022, the newcomer breezed over Amanda Anisimova, one of the underdogs, in straight sets. Then, in the third round, an in-form Shelby Rogers awaited the Canadian as an impediment on her way. However, Fernandez upset Shelby Rogers in a three-set showdown. Thus, she earned a place for herself in the 4th round.

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Badosa, on the other hand, kicked off her 2022 with a blast. At the start of the season, she won her third career title at the Sydney Tennis Classic. On Monday, the defending Indian Wells champion defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets to extend her winning streak in the desert to nine games. Therefore, she was able to enter the 4th round of collision. Last year, the Spaniard won the title in a dramatic match against Victoria Azarenka.

Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa Head-To-Head Records

Paula Badosa Gibert and Leylah Fernandez will meet for the second time. Badosa leads the head-to-head 1-0, 1-0 on hard. The Spaniard prevailed 7-5 7-6(3) in the qualifiers in Auckland in 2020, the last time that they played each other.

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Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?

Paula badosa will enter the contest as the overwhelming favourite.

On the other hand, last season in the US Open, Fernandez defeated a number of strong opponents, including Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, Elina Svitolina, and Aryna Sabalenka. In the process, she showcased her abilities and established herself as one of tennis' most prominent new faces. However, the Canadian has a long way to go to equal Badosa's expertise and experience in the field. Also, regardless of the winner, Paula Badosa's 10-match run in Indian Wells against Leylah Fernandez's current seven-match form is what could be an exciting maiden tour-level matchup.

Our Prediction: Paula Badosa to win in two sets.

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Leylah Fernandez's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

Previously, her best result was reaching the 4th round in 2021.

Paula Badosa's Previous best Performances in Indian Wells

Paula Badosa is this year's defending champion. She won the tournament last year after defeating Victoria Azarenka (7-6(5), 2-6, 7-6(2) ).

Leylah Fernandez Vs Paula Badosa: Where To Watch?

However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:

• USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
• UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.

Live streaming will also be available on the Official 2022 BNP Paribas Open mobile app for fans who are onsite at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, apart from the ATP tour, WTA tour and Tennis Channel Plus apps.