Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid 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 Sloane Stephens on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens will take place on Thursday 25th April, 2023 – not before 14:10 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens taking place? Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens being played on? Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Sloane Stephens live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 33 Sloane Stephens passed a significant test on Wednesday, overcoming clay-court specialist Martina Trevisan in three sets to back-up her Rouen Open title claimed last weekend. The 31-year-old beat Karolina Pliskova, Yue Yuan and Caroline Garcia en-route to her eighth WTA title last week on clay and she should be considered a serious threat to the top order over the coming prestigious tournaments as a Roland-Garros runner-up in 2018.
World number 29 Elise Mertens is as solid as they come on all courts, reaching at least the last 16 at all four Grand Slams at least twice apiece, but the Belgian can struggle against top quality – something that Stephens possesses more than most in elusive quantities. The pair share a tight 2-2 head-to-head after Mertens’ beat Stephens in three sets at the Brisbane International back in January but a first meeting on clay favours the American, particularly after she maintained her now six-match winning streak. Take Stephens to reach the third round.
TIP: SLOANE STEPHENS TO WIN
