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Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Hong Kong Open
by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Third seed Leylah Fernandez will take on the unseeded Kimberly Birrell in the second round in Hong Kong. Going into the Thursday match, let’s look at the stats before offering our prediction.
Leylah Fernandez is the defending Hong Kong champion. She won the title on her debut campaign last year and is unbeaten in six matches here after a strong return.
The Canadian defeated Heather Watson by the loss of four games in the first round. That was the fifth victory in her last seven outings. Fernandez, who is placed 32nd in the WTA, has improved her record to 29-23 after winning her 16th match on hard court.
Kimberly Birrell arrived in Hong Kong after a stellar performance in Osaka. The Australian secured a runner-up finish at the Japan Women’s Open which is her best-ever result at a tour event.
This momentum ensured she also had a strong start to this event. Birrell outlasted Ana Bogdan in straight sets in the first round. The eighth victory in her last 10 outings has moved her six places to 109th in the live ranking.
Birrell has compiled a dominant 40-26 record competing across the three tennis tiers.
The winner here will play Shi Han or Bernarda Pera in the quarter-finals.
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The Best Betting Odds for Leylah Annie Fernandez v Kimberly Birrell Match
Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.25 | 4 |
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1.22 | 4.2 |
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1.24 | 4.15 |
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1.24 | 4.15 |
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1.18 | 4.14 |
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1.23 | 4.12 |
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1.21 | 4.1 |
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1.3 | 3.5 |
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1.26 | 3.95 |
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1.22 | 4.4 |
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1.22 | 4.1 |
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1.28 | 3.5 |
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Who will win the Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell match is: Leylah Fernandez to win in three sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell game on 31/10/2024 of the current WTA Hong Kong Open season:
- Leylah Annie Fernandez has a 55.09% chance to win against Kimberly Birrell according to Betway ⭐ with the odds of 1.3.
- Kimberly Birrell has a 44.91% probability of winning facing Leylah Annie Fernandez ⭐ with odds of 4.4 at Betfair.
Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Leylah Annie Fernandez has a 55.09 % chance to win.
Prediction | Chance to win |
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Leylah Annie Fernandez | 55.09 % |
Kimberly Birrell | 44.91 % |
Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell Form
Leylah Annie Fernandez and Kimberly Birrell Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Oct 2024 - WTA Hong Kong Open
25 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
22 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
21 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
10 Oct 2024 - WTA Wuhan Open
9 Oct 2024 - WTA Wuhan Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
29 Oct 2024 - WTA Hong Kong Open
20 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
19 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
18 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
16 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
15 Oct 2024 - WTA Japan Open
Leylah Annie Fernandez - Kimberly Birrell Key Points
- 18 of Birrell’s 26 losses this season were on hard courts.
- Fernandez has won six successive matches in Hong Kong.
- Five of Fernandez’s last seven fixtures had her claim victory.
- Fernandez has won over 120 hard-court matches in her career.
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Our Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Kimberly Birrell Prediction
Fernandez is the defending Hong Kong champion and hasn’t lost any of her six fixtures here. She had a dominant start to the tournament and is in good form. Birrell also had a strong start to her tournament and is coming off a runner-up finish in Osaka.
The Australian will be a tough draw for Fernandez as she is also a strong hardcourt player. Fernandez’s tour experience and success in Hong Kong could ultimately see her through. Our Leylah Fernandez v Kimberly Birrell prediction is for Fernandez to win in three sets.
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