2021 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic Semi-Final – Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina taking place? Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina will take place at the San José State University Tennis Center in San Jose, California
When is Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina on and what time does it start? Saturday 7th August, 2021 – not before 23:00 (UK)
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina being played on? Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina on? Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Daria Kasatkina live via their platform.
THE PREDICTION
World number 31 Daria Kasatkina is one match away from a fourth WTA final this season after overcoming Magda Linette in three sets on Friday. The 24-year-old won two of those finals in Melbourne and St. Petersburg on hard courts and she looks in good shape to enjoy a string run at the incoming US Open in this form. She faces the top seed next in 25-year-old Elise Mertens after the Belgian beat Yulia Putintseva in straight sets in the quarter-finals. World number 17 Mertens recently won the Women’s Doubles at Wimbledon to add to her Women’s Doubles title at the Australian Open earlier this year in what could end up being her best season yet.
Kasatkina leads their head-to-head record 2-1 after winning their most recent encounter in straight sets at the Stuttgart Open on clay back in 2019. The Russian has fought hard to reach this stage with two three-set matches behind her already but she is a collected opponent capable of waiting it out if she concedes a set. Mertens is a similar, consummate professional and that could see this match need a decider before a winner is found. Take this one to see three sets.
