[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Leylah Annie Fernandez’s draw vs Sawangkaew, Pegula, Cirstea, Muchova, Sabalenka, Rybakina to win the U.S. Open

U.S. Open draw preview with H2H - Leylah Annie Fernandez may need to defeat Mananchaya Sawangkaew, Jessica Pegula, Sorana Cirstea, Karolina Muchova, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina to conquer the event in the U.S. Open.

Leylah Annie Fernandez Stats info

Leylah Annie Fernandez is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Leylah has defeated Shuai Zhang 6-3 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Leylah Annie Fernandez’s projected draw withherplausible opponents at the U.S. Open. Leylah has a weak record (7-8) against the presumable opponents.

R2 – Mananchaya Sawangkaew (94) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Jessica Pegula (3) – H2H 1-3
or Sofia Kenin (110) – H2H 0-2
R4 – Sorana Cirstea (17) – H2H 2-0
or Jasmine Paolini (21) – H2H 3-2
1/4 – Karolina Muchova (7) – H2H 1-1
or Elina Svitolina (9) – H2H 1-1
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 1-1
or Linda Noskova (6) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Elena Rybakina (2) – H2H 2-3
or Cori Gauff (4) – H2H 0-3
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R2 – Mananchaya Sawangkaew’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

45 - 19win/loss in 2026

Rank
88
High
88
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 45-19 32-14 0-0 1-1 12-4 0-0
2025 20-17 15-14 1-2 4-1 0-0 0-0
2024 51-28 45-22 1-1 2-1 0-2 3-2
2023 44-19 44-18 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0
2022 25-9 25-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 3-3 3-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 7-4 7-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 25-13 25-12 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0

Mananchaya Sawangkaew has a 45-18 win-loss record in 2026, 32-13 on hard. During the previous 10 years, Mananchaya has a 209-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sawangkaew will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Sawangkaew’s most significant result of the season was reaching the final the W75 Nonthaburi, the Mumbai and the W100 Gifu.

Last year at the U.S. Open Mananchaya didn’t play in this event.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Mananchaya Sawangkaew

There is no head to head record between Leylah Annie Fernandez and Mananchaya Sawangkaew since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Jessica Pegula

50 - 13win/loss in 2026

Rank
3
High
3
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 50-13 34-8 9-3 0-0 7-2 0-0
2025 53-23 35-12 11-5 3-4 4-2 0-0
2024 39-16 29-9 4-2 0-2 6-3 0-0
2023 59-18 45-12 8-4 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 42-21 28-15 11-4 1-1 2-1 0-0
2021 39-19 29-12 6-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2020 17-9 16-7 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 25-19 14-10 4-5 4-1 3-3 0-0

Jessica Pegula has a 46-12 record in 2026, 30-7 on hard. In connection to the previous 18 years, the American has a 316-145 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the current year was winning the tournament in Dubai where she overcame Elina Svitolina in the final 6-2 6-4, and in Charleston where she beat Yuliia Starodubtseva in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year at the U.S. Open Pegula lost to Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal 4-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Jessica Pegula

This match would represent the 5th time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Jessica Pegula fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Leylah Annie Fernandez could compete against Sofia Kenin. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Sofia Kenin.

R4 – Sorana Cirstea’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez

39 - 14win/loss in 2026

Rank
15
High
15
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 39-14 17-8 14-4 5-0 3-2 0-0
2025 30-20 26-14 3-2 1-2 0-2 0-0
2024 12-16 9-8 3-5 0-0 0-3 0-0
2023 31-22 21-14 7-4 0-1 3-3 0-0
2022 22-21 10-10 4-6 4-2 4-3 0-0
2021 24-18 11-10 11-3 0-2 2-3 0-0
2020 15-10 14-6 0-2 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 21-21 9-9 7-8 5-3 0-1 0-0

Sorana Cirstea has a 37-13 win-loss record in 2026, 15-7 on hard. In the course of the last 22 years, the Romanian has a 294-222 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sorana will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her most significant achievement of the season was winning the title in Napoca where she overcame Emma Raducanu in the final 6-0 6-2.

Last year at the U.S. Open Sorana was defeated by Karolina Muchova in the 2nd round 7-6(0) 6-7(3) 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Sorana Cirstea

This match would represent the 3rd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Sorana Cirstea fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Annie Fernandez (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Leylah Annie Fernandez could face Jasmine Paolini. Their H2H record is 3-2 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.

1/4 – Karolina Muchova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

37 - 10win/loss in 2026

Rank
8
High
6
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 37-10 20-5 6-3 0-0 11-2 0-0
2025 26-17 23-13 0-1 2-1 1-2 0-0
2024 21-7 15-4 4-2 0-0 2-1 0-0
2023 38-13 28-9 10-3 0-0 0-1 0-0
2022 11-12 3-2 3-3 5-5 0-2 0-0
2021 19-9 10-4 5-3 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 7-8 6-6 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 38-14 25-9 6-2 3-1 4-2 0-0

Karolina Muchova has a 36-9 win-loss record in 2026, 19-4 on hard. In the last 11 years, Muchova has a 154-62 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Karolina will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her best achievement of the current year was conquering the competition in Doha where she overcame Victoria Mboko in the final 6-4 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she overcame Naomi Osaka in the final 6-1 1-0 ret..

Last year at the U.S. Open the Czech was defeated by Naomi Osaka in the quarter 6-4 7-6(3).

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Karolina Muchova

This contest would be 3rd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Karolina Muchova face off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Muchova on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Leylah Annie Fernandez could face Elina Svitolina. Their H2H record is 1-1.

1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

46 - 9win/loss in 2026

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 46-9 33-4 8-3 0-0 5-2 0-0
2025 63-12 35-6 17-3 4-1 7-2 0-0
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0

Aryna Sabalenka has a 41-8 record in 2026, 28-3 on hard. During the last 11 years, Sabalenka has a 290-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her best achievement of the current year was conquering the title in Brisbane where she overcame Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-4 6-3, in Indian Wells where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6 6-3 7-6(6), and in Miami where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-2 4-6 6-3.

Last year at the U.S. Open Aryna won the event after besting Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3).

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This would be the 3rd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Annie Fernandez and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Leylah Annie Fernandez may fight against Linda Noskova. Their H2H is 1-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.

Final – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Elena Rybakina

49 - 13win/loss in 2026

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 49-13 36-7 10-3 0-0 3-3 0-0
2025 59-19 37-13 9-3 8-0 5-3 0-0
2024 43-11 23-5 12-2 2-2 6-2 0-0
2023 47-15 31-11 11-2 0-0 5-2 0-0
2022 40-21 18-12 9-5 5-2 8-2 0-0
2021 33-23 18-14 6-4 2-2 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 18-5 7-3 4-2 0-0 0-0
2019 57-21 19-9 15-6 16-4 7-2 0-0

Elena Rybakina has a 43-13 win-loss record in 2026, 30-7 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, the Kazakhstani has a 217-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Elena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the current season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-4 4-6 6-4, and in Stuttgart where she overcame Karolina Muchova in the final 7-5 6-1.

Last year at the U.S. Open Rybakina surrendered to Marketa Vondrousova in the 4th round 6-4 5-7 6-2.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Elena Rybakina

This match would represent the 6th time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Elena Rybakina square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Leylah Annie Fernandez could fight against Cori Gauff. Their head to head is 3-0 for Cori Gauff.