Magda Linette vs Tatjana Maria Preview & Prediction | 2026 Merida Open | First Round
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Magda Linette faces Tatjana Maria in round one of the Merida Open.
Ranking points: WTA 500
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Venue: Yucatán Country Club, Merida, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Magda Linette vs Tatjana Maria prediction
There were some encouraging signs for Magda Linette as she reached the third-round in Dubai. She defeated Lulu Sun in straight sets before picking up her best win of the year so far as he came from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova. Her run would end against Clara Tauson, but Linette has shown slight improvements in the opening months of 2026, after a poor season last year.
She goes up against Tatjana Maria. The German’s losing run was extended to four matches in Dubai as she was defeated by Kimberley Birrell. This followed early exits in Doha, Ostrava and Melbourne. Maria enjoyed success last year, including a huge title at Queen’s Club, but she is in a slump at the moment.
They have played just once before, nearly a decade ago, as Linette beat Maria in Miami Open qualifying. The Pole is the favourite to win this one and has the quality and form to get it done in straight sets.
Magda Linette vs Tatjana Maria tip: Magda Linette to win 2-0
