Elise Mertens vs Diane Parry Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Second Round
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Elise Mertens takes on Diane Parry in the second-round of the Cincinnati Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Elise Mertens vs Diane Parry prediction
Elise Mertens was largely unconvincing at the Canadian Open as she needed to come from a set down to beat Anna Bondar in her opening match. The Belgian was then blown away by four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the next stage, winning just three games in total. Her best result of the season was at Wimbledon, as she defeated world number two Elena Rybakina on her way to the quarter-finals.
She takes on Diane Parry in the second-round after receiving a bye. Parry made it through her opening match after a win over Caroline Dolehide. She was 4-1 down in the second set and had to save three set points in a lengthy tiebreak, before eventually clinching a 6-4 7-6 (7) victory.
Mertens will hope for an improvement in her level at this event, with the US Open fast approaching. She is the clear favourite to beat Parry and advance to the next round of the tournament.
Elise Mertens vs Diane Parry tip: Elise Mertens to win 2-0
