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Elina Svitolina v Elise Mertens: Match Preview
Starting with a quarterfinal run in WTA Abu Dhabi at the start of the year, the 2-time Grand Slam semifinalist, Svitolina has delivered a similar run right here in Melbourne too.
Elina Svitolina v Elise Mertens: Head to head
Svitolina holds a 3-1 lead over Mertens, last meeting her in the Cincinnati Open of 2019. Head to head sits in the favor of the World No.5 – 3-1.
Elina Svitolina v Elise Mertens: Match Prediction
Should Svitolina succeed in dispatching Mertens, she will most likely find herself facing Naomi Osaka in the semi-final however, Mertens, in the past, has shown a tendency to defeat the big guns and upset the order.
US Open Day 7 Predictions
Jim: After her run to the title in Chicago two weeks ago, Svitolina has looked full of confidence at the US Open. The Ukrainian is yet to drop a set, with her third-round win over Daria Kasatkina particularly impressive. Halep should provide a stern test.
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Jim: This should be an interesting battle between youth and experience. Kerber has never really looked like repeating her US Open triumph, having not advanced beyond the fourth round since, but she has impressed in New York this year.
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Jim: Krejcikova has been untroubled so far at the US Open. That will surely change here up against the former-world #1 Muguruza. The Spaniard has not played her best tennis in New York historically, but she has looked sharp in beating Donna Vekic, Andrea Petkovic and Victoria Azarenka.
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Jim: Sabalenka faced what looked like being a tough test in the third round, but made short work of Danielle Collins in the third round, dropping just six games. She won’t have things all her own way against Mertens, but the Belarusian should have enough to reach the quarterfinals.