Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2026 Monterrey Open (Abierto GNP Seguros) | Semi-Final

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World number 90 Nikola Bartunkova comes up against the tournament’s number two seed Elise Mertens in the semi-finals of the WTA Monterrey Open.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 29 August 2026 at 2:00 am

Venue: Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico

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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Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens prediction

Nikola Bartunkova was the only semi-finalist to require three sets in the quarter-finals as the overcame compatriot Darja Vidmanova. The 20-year-old Czech has enjoyed an impressive year and has performed well with six wins in the hard court season already.

Elise Mertens is heading into the US Open expecting to go deep as she faces Kaitlin Quevedo in the first round. At the Monterrey Open, she earned a hard-fought win against Panna Udvardy before easing past Yuliia Starodubtseva in the quarters.

Mertens reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and will now hope her form sustains on the hard court – and performances in Mexico suggest that it will.

Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens tip: Elise Mertens to win