Marie Bouzkova vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2026 Wimbledon Championships | Round of 16
Marie Bouzkova meets Elise Mertens in the round of 16 at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
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Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
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Marie Bouzkova vs Elise Mertens prediction
Elise Mertens caused an SW19 stir by sending former champion Elena Rybakina packing.
The Belgian pulled clear following a tense opening set to claim a 7-6 6-1 win over the world number two.
The 25th seed will now tackle Marie Bouzkova for a third time after the Czech came from behind to see off Liudmila Samsonova 4-6 7-6 6-4.
This will be a maiden encounter on grass but it is 1-1 overall with Mertens winning 6-2 6-2 most recently in Dubai this year.
That rare victory over Rybakina should surely have given Mertens huge belief and that two and two victory is fresh in the mind too. There will also be little pressure given that Bouzkova is the higher-ranked seed at 21, which will suit Elise as she he has struggled with sudden expectation in the past.
Marie Bouzkova vs Elise Mertens tip: Elise Mertens to win
