Italian Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova vs Elise Mertens Preview, Head to Head, Prediction


Italian Open 2020: Karolina Pliskova vs Elise Mertens Preview, Head to Head, Prediction

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Elise Mertens vs Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova, second seed at Rome and defending champion will lock horns against Elise Mertens in the last 8 of the Italian Open 2020. Both Pliskova and Mertens have been in amazing form this tournament and would like to continue their form going deep into the tournament.

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Karolina Pliskova vs Elise Mertens: Preview

Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova has been in good form this week following her disappointment at the US Open. She got a bye in the first round, defeated B. Strýcová in straight sets in the 2nd round before breezing past Anna Blinkova on Friday in straight sets in the 3rd round. Karolina Pliskova is serving well and certainly looking on top of her game as she attempts to retain her title.

Elise Mertens, 11th seeded Belgian continued her good form from the US Open where she made the last 8 to the Italian Open where she will play in the last 8 match against Pliskova. Elise Mertens defeated S. Hsieh in straight sets in the first round, M.Linette in another straight-sets in the 2nd round before breezing past Donka Kovinic in another straight-sets victory in the 3rd round on Friday. She has looked solid on all fronts and would be hoping to display her class against the 2nd seeded Pliskova on Saturday.

Karolina Pliskova vs Elise Mertens: Head to Head

Elise Mertens

Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens have met just once before at 2019 Eastbourne Open on grass court. Karolina Pliskova demolished the Belgian in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 in the last 16 giving her absolutely no chance. Saturday’s meeting between the two will be their second encounter.

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Karolina Pliskova vs Elise Mertens: Prediction

Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens both are in top form at Italian Open 2020. But Pliskova is a clear favourite to claim this match and progress into the last 4. However, Elise Mertens does stand a chance to beat Pliskova provided she plays her top tennis right from the word go. The defending champion, Pliskova is expected to win the match in two relatively tough sets and go one step further in an attempt to defend her crown in Rome.

Match Prediction- Karolina Pliskova to defeat Elise Mertens in two tough sets.

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