Leylah Annie Fernandez is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Annie Fernandez has defeated Rebecca Marino 6-2 6-1 and Elsa Jacquemot 2-6 6-3 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Aryna Sabalenka.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Leylah Annie Fernandez’s projected draw alongsideherpresumable opposition at the U.S. Open. Annie Fernandez has a unfavourable record (6-8) with the presumable opponents.

R1 – Rebecca Marino (117) – 6-2 6-1
R2 – Elsa Jacquemot (91) – 2-6 6-3 6-2
R3 – Aryna Sabalenka (1) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Elise Mertens (21) – H2H 1-2
or Cristina Bucsa (95) – H2H 3-0
1/4 – Jasmine Paolini (8) – H2H 3-2
or Elena Rybakina (10) – H2H 2-1
1/2 – Jessica Pegula (4) – H2H 1-2
or Mirra Andreeva (5) – H2H 1-1
Fin – Iga Swiatek (2) – H2H 0-2
or Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 0-2
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R3 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez

63 - 12win/loss in 2025

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

Aryna Sabalenka has a 52-10 record in 2025, 28-5 on hard. Regarding the previous 10 years, the Belarussian has a 255-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of the current season was winning the tournament in Brisbane where she defeated Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).

Last year at the U.S. Open Sabalenka won the tournament after downing Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Aryna Sabalenka

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

R4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Elise Mertens

36 - 20win/loss in 2025

Rank
20
High
12
LWWLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 36-20 17-13 6-5 5-0 8-2 0-0
2024 28-25 18-15 6-5 1-1 3-4 0-0
2023 30-22 24-16 5-4 0-0 1-2 0-0
2022 29-23 19-14 4-3 2-2 4-4 0-0
2021 33-20 20-10 9-5 2-2 2-3 0-0
2020 34-13 17-7 9-4 8-2 0-0 0-0
2019 35-27 23-14 4-6 1-3 7-4 0-0
2018 46-21 25-13 16-2 1-2 4-4 0-0

Elise Mertens has a 34-16 win-loss record in 2025, 15-9 on hard. As for the last 14 years, the Belgian has a 278-145 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belgian won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the season was winning the title in Singapore where she overcame Ann Li in the final 6-1 6-4, and in Hertogenbosch where she overcame Elena Gabriela Ruse in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year at the U.S. Open the Belgian capitulated to Aryna Sabalenka in the 4th round 6-2 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Elise Mertens

This contest would be 4th time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Elise Mertens square off. The head to head is 2-1

for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Leylah Annie Fernandez may come up against Cristina Bucsa. Their head to head is 3-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.

1/4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Leylah Annie Fernandez

46 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
4
LLLLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 46-21 27-12 13-3 3-3 3-3 0-0
2024 42-21 19-10 12-5 3-4 8-2 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0

Jasmine Paolini has a 35-14 record in 2025, 19-8 on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, the Italian has a 146-105 record on hard (Click here

to see full career record). Paolini won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Rome where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.

Last year at the U.S. Open the Italian lost to Karolina Muchova in the 4th round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Jasmine Paolini

This would be the 6th time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Jasmine Paolini clash against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Annie Fernandez (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Leylah Annie Fernandez could take on Elena Rybakina. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.

1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Jessica Pegula

53 - 23win/loss in 2025

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

Jessica Pegula has a 39-16 win-loss record in 2025, 24-9 on hard. Regarding the previous 17 years, the American has a 275-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Pegula won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the year was winning the competition in Austin where she overcame Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, in Charleston where she beat Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year at the U.S. Open Pegula surrendered to Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 7-5.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Jessica Pegula

This would be the 4th time that Leylah Annie Fernandez and Jessica Pegula fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Pegula (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Leylah Annie Fernandez may square off with Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record is 1-1.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Iga Swiatek

64 - 17win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 64-17 40-10 11-4 3-2 10-1 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 51-12 win-loss record in 2025, 30-7 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, Iga has a 192-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her most significant achievement of this season was winning the title at the Wimbledon where she overcame Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0 6-0, and in Cincinnati where she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final 7-5 6-4.

Last year at the U.S. Open the Pole lost to Jessica Pegula in the quarter 6-2 6-4.

H2H Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Iga Swiatek

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

Nevertheless, Leylah Annie Fernandez could face Cori Gauff. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Cori Gauff.