Leylah Fernandez is set to take part in the Australian Open for the third time in her career in the main draw.
The Quebecer will try to cross the first round of this Grand Slam tournament for the first time.
Ranked 24e world player, the finalist of the last U.S. Open will face in the first round the Australian and guest player Maddison Inglis, 139e in the world.
This will be a third duel between the two players. Fernandez won the first two, at the lower level, in 2019.
“She’s a very good player. She’s Australian and will be performing in front of Australian audiences, so she’s going to have a lot of energy. She will come with a lot of confidence, ”anticipates Fernandez.
“I can’t wait to play. It’s going to be a difficult game like all the other games. I just have to be ready, focus on my game and have fun on the court. »
Fernandez made a return to action last week at the Adelaide tournament in Australia, losing in the second round to Poland’s Iga Swiatek. Prior to this tournament, Fernandez hadn’t played since October 12.
