Prediction Of Qinwen Vs Fernandez H2H, Who Will Win At WTA Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis 2024?

What Time Will Zheng Qinwen Play Against Leylah Fernandez?

Qinwen and Fernandez are on the Qf Schedule at Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis 2024 on Friday, October 25, 2024. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

In the quarter-final match at the Tokyo tournament, Zheng Qinwen from China, ranked No. 7, will be facing Leylah Fernandez from Canada, ranked No. 35. The head-to-head record currently favors Fernandez, who has won two out of their three previous meetings. However, there are key facts about both players that will impact the match.

Zheng Qinwen is making her second appearance at the Tokyo tournament. In 2022, she reached the final but lost to Liudmila Samsonova. Zheng has had an impressive run, reaching the quarter-finals in her last four consecutive tournaments, including the US Open, Beijing, and Wuhan. She is aiming for her third consecutive semi-final appearance and is determined to overcome her head-to-head deficit against Fernandez. In their last encounter at Wuhan, Zheng emerged victorious in a hard-fought three-set battle. Notably, this is the second time in her career that Zheng is the No. 1 seed at a Tour-level tournament. The first time was in Palermo 2024, where she won the title.

On the other hand, Leylah Fernandez is competing in her first main draw at the Tokyo tournament. She secured her spot in the quarter-finals by defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Varvara Gracheva. Fernandez has been successful on hard courts, winning all three of her career titles at Monterrey in 2021 and 2022, as well as Hong Kong in 2023. This is her first quarter-final appearance since Cincinnati 2024. Fernandez aims to secure her first Top 10 win since defeating Elena Rybakina at Cincinnati 2024.

Looking at their tournament histories, Zheng has a strong track record against top-ranked players. She has 35 wins against Top 50 players throughout her career, with her most recent victory against No. 6 Jasmine Paolini at Wuhan 2024. Zheng also has a favorable career record against players from Canada, standing at 4-2, with a 2024 record of 1-1. In terms of facing seeded players, Zheng has a record of 33-29, with a 2024 record of 13-7. She has won one title on hard courts at Zhengzhou in 2023 and has an overall record of 10-7 in WTA quarter-final matches. Zheng’s previous best result at the Tokyo 500 was a runner-up finish in 2022, making her the only player from China to reach the quarter-finals. Her current ranking is No. 7, which is her career-high, compared to No. 18 at the same time last year.

Fernandez, being new to the Tokyo tournament, has achieved notable victories against top-ranked players. She has five wins against Top 10 players, including her most recent victory against No. 4 Elena Rybakina at Cincinnati 2024. Fernandez also has a strong record against players from China, with a career record of 9-1 and a 2024 record of 3-1. Her record against seeded players is 26-32, with a 2024 record of 6-9. Fernandez has a 7-8 record in WTA quarter-final matches and has won all three of her titles on hard courts. Her quarter-final appearance at Tokyo alongside Bianca Andreescu marks the first time two Canadian players have reached this stage in the tournament. Fernandez holds a current ranking of No. 35, which is the same as her ranking at the same time last year.

In conclusion, this quarter-final match between Zheng Qinwen and Leylah Fernandez holds significance as both players are aiming for a spot in the semi-finals. While Fernandez has the lead in the head-to-head record, Zheng has a strong tournament history and is determined to secure another victory against her Canadian opponent. It will be an exciting match between two talented players vying for the win.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Qinwen will win.
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