Osaka Prediction: Fernandez vs Galfi 10/16/2025 Today’s Tennis Picks

Leylah Fernandez will play Hungarian qualifier Dalma Galfi in the second round of the 2025 Japan Open in Osaka. The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 16. Here’s our Leylah Fernandez vs Dalma Galfi prediction. This preview will also include a Leylah Fernandez vs Dalma Galfi pick.

Leylah Fernandez vs Dalma Galfi Preview

Leylah Fernandez is coming off a straight sets win over Hailey Baptiste that took 20 games to decide. Fernandez dominated the first set, which she won 6-2, breaking Baptiste’s serve twice and saving three break points on her own serve while serving for the set at 5-2.

In the second set, both players exchanged breaks early on. Fernandez then saved three break points at 3-4 before going on to break Baptiste in the 11th game to lead 6-5. The Canadian served for the match at the first attempt to wrap up a 6-2, 7-5 victory.

Fernandez hit 3 aces and 2 double faults in the victory. She landed 55% of first serves in play and won 76% of first serve points (29/38). Fernandez won 52% of second serve points (16/31) and saved eight of nine break points.

Dalma Galfi won two qualifying matches to reach the main draw in Osaka. The Hungarian registered an impressive straight sets win in the first round. She beat American Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 37 minutes.

Galfi hit 5 aces and only 1 double fault in the victory. She landed 49% of first serves in play but won 76% of first serve points (28/37). Galfi won 59% of second serve points (23/39) and saved both break points she faced in the match. Galfi’s last quarterfinal was back in July at the Hamburg Open.

Leylah Fernandez vs Dalma Galfi Head-To-Head

Fernandez and Galfi have never faced off at any level.

Leylah Fernandez vs Dalma Galfi Prediction

Galfi enters this match with some momentum after putting three wins on the board. She was massively helped by Park’s inconsistent serving performance in the first round, but the Hungarian more than deserved victory after a solid all-round display. That said, Fernandez is a level or two above Galfi and the Canadian will look to keep Galfi on the move here with her clever use of sharp angles and full width of the court. I’m looking at Fernandez to win this in two tight sets.