2025 Nottingham Open: Leylah Fernandez Faces Cristina Bucsa – Preview, Odds, and Prediction

In Wednesday’s Nottingham Open Round of 16, No. 30-ranked Leylah Annie Fernandez faces Cristina Bucsa, ranked No. 107. Fernandez enters as the clear favorite with -275 odds, reflecting a 73.3% implied chance of victory.

Fernandez holds a 1-1 record on grass in 2025, winning 66.7% of her service games and 28% on return. Meanwhile, Bucsa is 4-2 on the surface, with stronger stats in both service (73.2%) and return games (36.8%).

Both players were recently eliminated in the Round of 32 at the LTA London Championships. Fernandez fell to Tatjana Maria, while Bucsa lost to Emma Raducanu. Their contrasting grass performances set the stage for a competitive matchup.