Diana Shnaider vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2025 Monterrey Open (Abierto GNP Seguros) | Quarter-Final

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Diana Shnaider takes on Elise Mertens in the Monterrey Open quarter-finals.

Ranking points: WTA 500

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Venue: Club Sonoma, Monterrey Mexico

Surface: Outdoor hard

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Diana Shnaider vs Elise Mertens prediction

Diana Shnaider reached the quarter-finals of the Monterrey Open with a straight sets win over Kamilla Rakhimova. She struggled early on, going 3-0 down, but recovered well to break back and win the set on a tiebreak. It was plain sailing for Shnaider after that, as she sealed a 7-6 6-1 victory.

Her opponent in the last eight is Elise Mertens after she beat Donna Vekic 6-3 6-3. She broke twice at the end of the first set to take the lead but the second set was far less straight-forward, with six consecutive breaks of serve at one point. Nevertheless, the Belgian kept creating opportunities and eventually got the win.

Mertens leads the head-to-head 2-1 and 1-0 on hard court. Their only meeting on the surface took place at this very tournament two years ago, with Mertens winning in straight sets. Shnaider did win their most recent encounter at the Italian Open earlier this year.

There is just one place separating these two in the world rankings with Mertens at 21 and Shnaider at 22. The Belgian has enjoyed the better season, with two titles to her name, and will be the favourite to make it through.

Diana Shnaider vs Elise Mertens tip: Elise Mertens to win