Cincinnati Open 2020: Elise Mertens vs Jessica Pegula Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

Fourteenth-seed Elise Mertens will go up against qualifier and local favourite Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinal match at the Cincinnati Open 2020. Both the women have played some enterprising tennis in the previous rounds of the event and will look to continue it forward.

Talking about the performance, Mertens demolished Rebecca Peterson 6-0, 6-2 in the first round. In the next round, though, the 24-year old Belgian had to dig deep before overcoming the challenge of Kristina Mladenovic in three sets 6-1, 6-7, 6-3. However, World No.22 Mertens made short work of Veronika Kudermetova by winning 6-2, 6-3 in the Round of 16.

On the other hand, Pegula is having a dream run at the WTA Premier 5 event. She first went through the qualifying phase and then got the better of compatriot Jennifer Brady 7-6, 6-4 in the first round. In the next round, the 26-year old American again faced country-mate in the form of Amanda Anisimova, whom she defeated 7-5, 6-2. But the icing on the cake came in the pre-quarters when the World No.83 stunned fifth-seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 2-6, 6-3. She is now the only qualifier left in the women’s singles.

Elise Mertens vs Jessica Pegula: Head-to-Head

The women are yet to face each other on the WTA circuit. It will be their first meeting in New York.

Elise Mertens vs Jessica Pegula: Prediction

Belgian Elise Mertens is expected to end the dream run of Pegula. However, the girl from USA should be very proud of her performance in the tournament. It would be another stupendous show by Jessica if she even manages to take the match into the decider.

Match Prediction: Elise Mertens defeats Jessica Pegula comfortably in two sets.

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