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Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

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THE FACTS

When is Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier will take place on Saturday 29th April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier taking place? Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier being played on? Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier

What channel is Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Jule Niemeier live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 67 Jule Niemeier has struggled to find any sort of rhythm this season, and practically ever since her remarkable run to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon last summer, but a career-best result over 10th seed Petra Kvitova on Thursday should boost her confidence to no end. The 23-year-old is relatively new on the WTA tour but she has shown plenty of potential already, with back-to-back straight-set wins in Madrid a very tough momentum for Elise Mertens to have to tackle. World number 29 Mertens is an excellent all-courter who claimed her most recent of seven WTA titles on clay late last season at the Jasmin Open. The 27-year-old conceded just four games to Rebecca Marino on Thursday but if Niemeier can produce the same level she found against Kvitova it is hard to see a clear path through for the Belgian. Take Niemeier to earn at least a set and leave the victor up to chance.