In the fourth round of the US Open, Elise Mertens will face Aryna Sabalenka. The match is scheduled for the night of Monday, September 2, at 00:30 Central European Time. The prediction for this match has been prepared by Dailysports experts.
Elise Mertens
Mertens has been relatively stable but has not shown her previous confidence on the court for some time. She is known for her reliable defense and versatility, which could be useful against Sabalenka’s aggressive style.
In her previous matches, the Belgian defeated Kudermetova, Tomljanovic, and Madison Keys. Overall, she has spent more time on the court in this tournament compared to her upcoming opponent, which could also work against her.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka has been showing excellent results and confident play on hard courts this season. She has a powerful serve and aggressive playing style, allowing her to dictate the pace and put pressure on her opponents.
Notably, Sabalenka has reached the finals of hard-court Majors three times in a row (two wins in Australia and a lost final at the previous US Open).
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Mertens has won three matches in a row for the first time since January this year.
- Sabalenka is on an eight-match winning streak.
- Aryna has won the last six head-to-head meetings against Mertens.
Elise Mertens vs Aryna Sabalenka Prediction
This match is expected to be tense, as both players have strong points. However, Sabalenka appears to be the clear favorite and should advance to the quarterfinals. I’m betting on her victory with a -4.5 game handicap.
