Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins Preview & Prediction | 2024 Charleston Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place on Friday 5th April, 2023 – not before 19:30 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins taking place? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, USA
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins being played on? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 22 Danielle Collins made it nine wins on the spin with a gruelling effort on Thursday, beating Ons Jabeur in three sets before a consummate result over Sloane Stephens due to rain delays. The 30-year-old claimed the biggest title of her career on home soil at the Miami Masters last weekend, already crowning her retirement season with a huge achievement, but she is clearly hungry for more here in Charleston and she will be backed to the hilt in her pursuit of it.
World number 30 Elise Mertens also played twice on Thursday, overcoming Varvara Gracheva in three sets before ousting Elina Svitolina in two, and the Belgian is well capable of spoiling the party here. 28-year-old Mertens beat Collins in straight sets at the Hobart International in January, making it back-to-back wins over the American and levelling their head-to-head at 3-3, but this should edge the American’s way on momentum. Fitness certainly favours the Belgian, however, having played one match fewer this week and far less tennis over the past 10 days, so back Collins to win at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: DANIELLE COLLINS TO WIN A SET
