Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova taking place? Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova being played on? Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Katerina Siniakova live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 36 Katerina Siniakova won the quality Lleida Challenger on clay last week to bring some excellent form into Rome and she rolled past Nuria Brancaccio to look very competitive here. The Czech will turn 28 years old today as she attempts to beat former number 12 Elise Mertens, also 28, for the first time in a surprisingly one-sided 4-0 head-to-head favouring the Belgian. World number 30 Mertens may never return to her near-top 10 best but she is one of the most consistent performers on the WTA tour, in singles and doubles, and conceding just one set to Siniakova in four matches bodes well for her chances here in Rome. It has taken the likes of Danielle Collins, Iga Swiatek and Sloane Stephens to beat Mertens since the start of the clay swing but Siniakova’s form should not be underestimated. Back Mertens to win at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: ELISE MERTENS TO WIN A SET
