AUSTRALIAN OPEN DRAW. Leylah Annie Fernandez’s prediction with Starodubtsewa next. H2H and rankings

Australian Open draw - Leylah Annie Fernandez. See the draw preview and prediction with Yuliia Starodubtseva, Cristina Bucsa, Cori Gauff, Jelena Ostapenko, Jessica Pegula, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open.

Leylah Annie Fernandez Stats info

Leylah Annie Fernandez is about to start her run in the draw at the Australian Open. The previous year at the Australian Open, Leylah lost in the 2nd round to Alycia Parks 7-5 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Sara Bejlek 7-6(5) 6-2.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Leylah Annie Fernandez’s projected draw includingherplausible opponents at the Australian Open. Annie Fernandez has a negative record (2-6) against the plausible opponents.

R1 – Yuliia Starodubtseva (100) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Cristina Bucsa (101) – H2H 1-0
or Chloe Paquet (123) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 0-1
or Sofia Kenin (81) – H2H 0-2
R4 – Jelena Ostapenko (17) – H2H 0-1
or Karolina Muchova (21) – H2H 1-1
1/4 – Jessica Pegula (7) – H2H 0-2
or Paula Badosa (12) – H2H 1-3
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 1-0
or Qinwen Zheng (5) – H2H 2-2
Fin – Iga Swiatek (2) – H2H 0-2
or Jasmine Paolini (4) – H2H 3-1
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R1 – Yuliia Starodubtseva’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

0 - 2win/loss in 2025

Rank
100
High
79
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 40-26 26-15 9-9 0-0 5-2 0-0
2023 46-17 20-5 19-10 7-2 0-0 0-0
2022 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 2-3 0-2 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Yuliia Starodubtseva has still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 she had a 40-26. 26-15 on hard. During the last 3 years, the Ukrainian has a 46-21 record on hard.

Last year at the Australian Open Starodubtseva was defeated by Ons Jabeur in the 1st round 6-3 6-1.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva

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

R2 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez

1 - 2win/loss in 2025

Rank
110
High
56
WLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 1-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 24-29 14-18 8-7 0-0 2-4 0-0
2023 35-30 17-15 7-8 8-3 3-4 0-0
2022 49-31 17-8 15-12 10-6 5-4 2-1
2021 31-27 9-7 9-11 6-6 5-2 2-1
2020 14-13 4-3 8-5 2-5 0-0 0-0
2019 49-21 19-6 8-5 18-6 1-1 3-3
2018 38-19 7-3 21-8 3-3 0-0 7-5

Cristina Bucsa has a 0-2 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 10 years, Bucsa has a 100-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Bucsa surrendered to Anna Blinkova in the 1st round 6-2 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Cristina Bucsa

This contest would be 2nd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Cristina Bucsa play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Annie Fernandez (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Leylah Annie Fernandez could compete against Chloe Paquet. Their head to head record is 0-0.

R3 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Cori Gauff

6 - 0win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
WWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 6-0 6-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 54-18 31-10 14-5 4-1 5-2 0-0
2023 51-16 40-9 7-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 23-16 10-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 36-16 16-10 16-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 12-8 7-5 2-2 3-1 0-0 0-0
2019 29-15 9-6 7-5 7-3 6-1 0-0
2018 9-4 4-2 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cori Gauff has a 5-0 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Cori has a 135-58 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her most significant result of this year was winning the tournament in Australia where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-4.

Last year at the Australian Open the American was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal 7-6(2) 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Cori Gauff

This would be the 2nd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Cori Gauff play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Leylah Annie Fernandez could take on Sofia Kenin. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Sofia Kenin.

R4 – Jelena Ostapenko’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Jelena Ostapenko

1 - 3win/loss in 2025

Rank
22
High
5
LLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 1-3 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 31-19 14-10 8-6 4-0 5-3 0-0
2023 37-22 21-15 7-4 1-1 8-2 0-0
2022 33-19 19-10 3-3 3-3 8-3 0-0
2021 32-19 12-9 5-4 7-4 8-2 0-0
2020 9-8 3-2 4-3 2-3 0-0 0-0
2019 26-28 8-14 3-7 11-4 4-3 0-0
2018 28-22 12-14 5-4 4-2 7-2 0-0

Jelena Ostapenko has a 1-2 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 14 years, the Latvian has a 138-113 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Ostapenko surrendered to Victoria Azarenka in the 3rd round 6-1 7-5.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Jelena Ostapenko

This match would represent the 2nd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Jelena Ostapenko clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Leylah Annie Fernandez may take on Karolina Muchova. Their H2H record is 1-1.

1/4 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jessica Pegula

4 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
WLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 4-1 4-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 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
2018 50-22 21-9 22-10 7-2 0-1 0-0

Jessica Pegula has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 17 years, Jessica has a 254-126 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The American’s most significant result of the year was reaching the semifinal Adelaide.

Last year at the Australian Open Pegula lost to Clara Burel in the 2nd round 6-4 6-2.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Jessica Pegula

This contest would be 3rd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Jessica Pegula square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Leylah Annie Fernandez may play Paula Badosa. Their H2H is 3-1 for Paula Badosa.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez

6 - 0win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 6-0 6-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 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
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0

Aryna Sabalenka has a 5-0 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 10 years, Aryna has a 232-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her most significant result of this current season was winning the competition in Brisbane where she beat Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2.

Last year at the Australian Open the Belarussian won the title after ousting Qinwen Zheng 6-3 6-2.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 2nd time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Annie Fernandez (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Leylah Annie Fernandez could face Qinwen Zheng. Their H2H is 2-2.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Iga Swiatek

5 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 5-1 5-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 2-1 0-0
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 4-1 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 10 years, Swiatek has a 166-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Iga’s best result of this current year was reaching the final Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Iga capitulated to Linda Noskova in the 3rd round 3-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Iga Swiatek

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

However, Leylah Annie Fernandez could square off with Jasmine Paolini. Their H2H is 3-1 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.