ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Aryna Sabalenka, Leylah Annie Fernandez, Emma Raducanu and Maria Sakkari are the semifinalists that are going to play on Friday at the U.S. Open on Arthr Ashe Stadium.
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez
Head to head 0-0
Aryna Sabalenka will take on Leylah Annie Fernandez in the semifinal for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 7:00 pm on Arthr Ashe Stadium.
Aryna Sabalenka: ranking and results
Ranked no. 2 (career high), the Belarussian got to the semifinal after defeating Nina Stojanovic 6-4 6-74 6-0, Tamara Zidansek 6-3 6-1, Danielle Rose Collins 6-3 6-3, Elise Mertens 6-4 6-1 and Barbora Krejcikova 6-1 6-4.
Aryna has a 43-14 win-loss record in 2021, 23-8 on hard (See FULL STATS). Her best result of the current year was winning the title in Abu Dhabi where she defeated Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-2 and in Madrid where she overcame Ashleigh Barty in the final 6-0 3-6 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open Sabalenka lost in the 2nd round 6-1 6-3 to Victoria Azarenka.
Leylah Annie Fernandez: ranking and results
Ranked no. 73, the Canadian reached the semifinal after beating Ana Konjuh 7-63 6-2, Kaia Kanepi 7-5 7-5, Naomi Osaka 5-7 7-62 6-4, Angelique Kerber 4-6 7-65 6-2 and Elina Svitolina 6-3 3-6 7-65.
The Canadian has a 22-15 win-loss record in 2021, 16-8 on hard (See FULL STATS). Her best result of the year was winning the title in Monterrey where she defeated Viktorija Golubic in the final 6-1 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open Leylah lost in the 2nd round 6-4 6-3 to Sofia Kenin.
Head to head analysis
There is no head to head record between Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Annie Fernandez since this will be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Prediction, odds and live streaming
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Aryna Sabalenka who should win in 2 sets.
As per the initial odds, Aryna Sabalenka is the pick to win this match.
Aryna Sabalenka -> 1.34
Leylah Annie Fernandez -> 3.64
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Emma Raducanu vs. Maria Sakkari
Head to head 0-0
Emma Raducanu will face Maria Sakkari in the semifinal for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 9:00 pm on Arthr Ashe Stadium.
Emma Raducanu: ranking and results
Ranked no. 150 (career high), Raducanu reached the semifinal after beating Bibiane Schoofs 6-1 6-2, Mariam Bolkvadze 6-3 7-5, Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4, Stefanie Voegele 6-2 6-3, Shuai Zhang 6-2 6-4, Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-1, Shelby Rogers 6-2 6-1 and Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4.
Emma has a 21-6 win-loss record in 2021, 16-3 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Brit’s best result of the season was getting to the final in the Chicago.
Last year at the U.S. Open Emma didn’t compete at the U.S. Open in 2020.
Maria Sakkari: ranking and results
Ranked no. 18 (career high), Maria got to the semifinal after defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3, Katerina Siniakova 6-4 6-2, Petra Kvitova 6-4 6-3, Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 6-72 7-66 6-3 and Karolina Pliskova 6-4 6-4.
Sakkari has a 31-14 win-loss record in 2021, 21-9 on hard (See FULL STATS). Sakkari’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Abu Dhabi, Melbourne, Miami and at the French Open .
Last year at the U.S. Open Sakkari surrendered in the 4th round 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 to Serena Williams.
Head to head analysis
There is no head to head record between Emma Raducanu and Maria Sakkari since this will be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Prediction, odds and live streaming
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Maria Sakkari who should win in 3 sets.
As per the initial odds, Maria Sakkari is the pick to win this match.
Maria Sakkari -> 2.35
Emma Raducanu -> 1.68
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Last Results
These are the last results of the U.S. Open
- Maria SakkariSakkari – Karolina PliskovaPliskova (6-4 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
- Emma RaducanuRaducanu – Belinda BencicBencic (6-3 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
- Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka – Barbora KrejcikovaKrejcikova (6-1 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
- Leylah Annie FernandezAnnie Fernandez – Elina SvitolinaSvitolina (6-3 3-6 7-65) – Score progression – Stats
- Samantha Stosur/Shuai ZhangStosur/Shuai Zhang – Caroline Dolehide/Storm SandersDolehide/Storm Sanders (6-2 6-3) – Score progression – Stats
- Djurabeck KarimovKarimov – Dimitar KuzmanovKuzmanov (2-6 7-66 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
Upcoming matches
These are the upcoming matches of the U.S. Open
- Emma RaducanuRaducanu – Maria SakkariSakkari (0-0) – H2H – Prediction
- Leylah Annie FernandezAnnie Fernandez – Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka (0-0) – H2H – Prediction
