Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens on and what time does it start? Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens will take place on Monday 15th January, 2024 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where is Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens taking place? Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens being played on? Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens
What channel is Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens on in the UK? Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Mayar Sherif vs Elise Mertens live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 29 Elise Mertens lost the Hobart International final in three sets to Emma Navarro on Saturday but she is experienced enough to recalibrate in time for this opener on Monday. The former number 12 reached her career-best Grand Slam place here with a semi-final exit in 2018 and back-to-ack quarter-finals at the US Open in 2019 and 2020 are proof of her efficacy in these conditions despite falling back from her best in recent years. Notably, though. Mertens has never lost a first or second round match in Melbourne and it would be a surprise to see her do so now after a strong week in Hobart.
World number 58 Mayar Sherif enjoyed the best run of her career last spring with an impressive three-set exit to Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on her favoured clay, on which she won her maiden WTA title in Parma in 2022. The 27-year-old is an industrious player but her last tour-level win on hardcourts came in Cincinnati last August to suggest Mertens can coast to victory here. Back the Belgian to win in straight sets.
TIP: ELISE MERTENS TO WIN 2-0
