Maja Chwalinska vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | Second Round
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
Maja Chwalinska put in a really shock and emphatic performance the other day in the first round as the now takes on number 23 seed Elise Mertens this week.
Start date/time:
Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Maja Chwalinska vs Elise Mertens prediction
Maja Chwalinska has come through three rounds of qualification for the 2026 French Open and she then began her campaign by hammering Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 6-0 in the first round the other day. Chwalinska has never made it past the second round of a Grand Slam but her performances on clay suggest that could change this time, having won three WTA 125 tournaments – all of them on clay in Brazil, Switzerland and Portugal.
Elise Mertens began her French Open tournament with a straight sets victory over Tatiana Maria in the first round the other day. Mertens has been left frustrated throughout this calendar year with some inconsistent performances.
It would remain an upset if Chwalinska was to knock out the world number 23 but it may well be a decent bet here – albeit a straightforward win would be unlikely.
Maja Chwalinska vs Elise Mertens tip: Maja Chwalinska 2-1 Elise Mertens
