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    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips

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    Match Details

    Fixture: Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider

    Date: January 13, 2026

    Tournament: 2026 Adelaide International

    Round: First round (Round of 32)

    Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia

    Surface: Hard

    Category: WTA 500

    Prize Money: $1,206,446

    Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky UK | Canada – TSN

    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider preview

    Fernandez at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open - Source: Getty
    Fernandez at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open – Source: Getty

    Fernandez comes into this matchup off a strong 2025 season that saw her win both a WTA 250 and a WTA 500 title. The Canadian claimed the Japan Open (Osaka) at the 250 level and lifted her biggest career trophy at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

    Shnaider also enjoyed success in 2025, winning the Monterrey Open, a WTA 500 event. She defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in a tight final to secure her second WTA 500 crown and fifth career singles title overall.

    The Russian 21-year-old has shown strong resilience and a powerful baseline game through her title runs, remaining unbeaten in her last five finals. Both players bring confidence from some big wins from last season.

    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider head-to-head

    The Adelaide International first-round clash between Fernandez and Shnaider is their fourth encounter on the WTA Tour. Fernandez leads their head-to-head record 2-1.

    Each of their three matches was played in 2024. The Canadian won in Cincinnati 6-1, 6-4, and in Wuhan 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-3. The Russian earned a 6-4, 6-2 victory later in Hong Kong.

    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider odds

    Player Name Moneyline Handicap Bets Total Games
    Leylah Fernandez +115 +1.5 (-110) Over 21.5 (-120)
    Diana Shnaider -150 -1.5 (-130) Under 21.5 (-118)

    (Odds are sourced from BetMGM)

    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider prediction

    Shnaider at the WTA Finals 2025 - Source: GettyShnaider at the WTA Finals 2025 - Source: Getty
    Shnaider at the WTA Finals 2025 – Source: Getty

    Fernandez will be looking to rebound after a tough start to 2026. She opened her season at the Brisbane International, where she suffered a heavy straight-sets loss to Dayana Yastremska, 1-6, 2-6, showing early struggles on serve and rhythm.

    In contrast, Shnaider began her 2026 campaign in Brisbane with a win over Anastasia Potapova before narrowly losing to Madison Keys in a tight third-round battle.

    Given Shnaider’s sharper form and positive result this season, she looks set to edge Fernandez in a competitive match. Shnaider’s confidence and clean ball striking could give her the slight advantage over the Canadian, still finding her early-season groove.

    Pick: Shnaider to win in three sets.

    Leylah Fernandez vs Diana Shnaider betting tips

    Tip 1: Total games over 10.

    Tip 2: Fernandez to win over 10 games.

    Tip 3: Shnaider to win.