Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro Preview & Prediction | 2024 Hobart International | Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250
When is Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro will take place on Saturday 13th January, 2024 – not before 02:00 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro taking place? Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro will take place at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro being played on? Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Emma Navarro live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
Top seed Elise Mertens faces second seed Emma Navarro in an intriguing first encounter between the two, with this 22-year-old Navarro’s first WTA final. The American will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 29th, Mertens’ current rank, after building on last week’s semi-final exit to Coco Gauff in Auckland with an excellent campaign here in Hobart and she will be seeded on her Australian Open debut next week as a result. 28-year-old Mertens dropped her first set of a solid run to the final in an entertaining clash with a resurgent Daria Saville on Friday, reaching her second final in three tournaments after finishing last season off with victory at the Jasmin Open. The Belgian has an excellent record in finals, winning eight of her 12 played so far, but the rampaging rise of Navarro makes this a really tough call. Taking uber-consistent Mertens to win at least a set feels like the sensible, if slightly cautious, way to avoid a result here but it would not be a surprise to see Navarro rise to the challenge.
TIP: ELISE MERTENS TO WIN A SET
