Leylah Fernandez in 3 sets.
I guess it's time to shed some light on our competitors. On one end, we have Leylah Fernandez, who despite some turbulence lately, remains a specter in the Round of 64 with a healthy seeding of 25. She’s had a rocky time with her last five matches, including a surprising defeat from Krueger, however, let's not let that distract us from the undeniable talent she holds.
Now, let's turn our attention to the dark horse of the event, Ann Li. Despite her unseeded status, Li has shown a mix of results with her dominance over Sasnovich and Blinkova, but unfortunately fell short against Alexandrova and Townsend. Consistency clearly isn't her middle name, but that doesn't mean she'll be happy with a love scoreline.
Bearing in mind the stirring winnings of Fernandez versus the tantalizing promise of a high payout from a potential Li victory, the scales seem to tip ever so slightly towards Fernandez. After all, they don't just hand out seedings for performance in rehearsals.
So, as we gear up for what promises to be a dramatic contest, I'd recommend the cautious to bank on Fernandez, given her higher seeding and the payout data, but don't expect it to be a walk in the park.
Albert's Prediction: Leylah Fernandez in 3 sets.