Leylah Fernandez looks to improve to 2-0 in 2022 as she faces fifth seed Iga Swiatek in the second round of the Adelaide International.
The match takes place late Thursday morning in Australia, but the tournament's location works in favour of Fernandez's Canadian fan base as it is scheduled for primetime on Wednesday in the Eastern Time Zone. The 18-year-old Montreal native entered the tournament ranked 24th in the world, and she'll go up against World No. 4 Swiatek for the first time in the players' burgeoning careers.
Both Fernandez and her 20-year-old Polish opponent are part of a younger generation making their mark on the sport, and the round-of-16 match could provide a glimpse of many future showdowns between the women.
For the Canadian, the match provides another opportunity to prove herself against the best the world has to offer after her meteoric rise in 2021. In addition to her Monterrey Open title, Fernandez turned heads with her run to the US Open final, and although she fell at the last hurdle Fernandez is seen as one of the rising stars of the tennis world.
Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's broadcast:
Leylah Fernandez vs. Iga Swiatek: What time is the match?
- Date: Wednesday, January 5
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The match is scheduled for no earlier than 7:30 p.m. ET at Centre Court.
How to watch Leylah Fernandez vs. Iga Swiatek in Canada: TV and live stream
The WTA Adelaide International streams live and on-demand on DAZN in Canada.
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