J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava


J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020: Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for WTA Ostrava

The clash between Elise Mertens and Amanda Anisimova at the J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020 is scheduled for tomorrow. Mertens is the 7th seed and will seek an easy win against the American.

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Match details

  • Fixture: (7) Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova
  • Date: 21 October 2020
  • Tournament: J & T Banka Ostrava Open 2020
  • Round: First round (Round of 32)
  • Venue: Ostrava, Czech Republic
  • Category: WTA Premier
  • Surface: Indoor hardcourt
  • Prize money: $528,500
  • Live telecast: USA – ESPN / Tennis Channel

Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova: Match Preview

Elise Mertens

The World No. 21 Elise Mertens is seeded seventh at the Indoor tournament. At the resumption of the tour, she made a first-round exit at Palermo. But the next week, Mertens went into the final at Prague. The Belgian was last seen at the French Open, where she lost in the third round to Caroline Garcia.

On the other hand, Amanda Anisimova has not enjoyed the 2020 season. The American is a World No. 30, Anisimova will start her run in Ostrava after she played her last match at the French Open 2020, where she lost 6-0, 6-1 to Halep in the 3rd round. Amanda has an 11-8 win-loss record in 2020. American has enjoyed little success in 2020.

Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova: Head to Head

Amanda Anisimova

Elise Mertens and Amanda Anisimova have faced off on the tour only once before. In 2019 at the Indian Wells, Mertens cruised to a commanding 6-4, 6-2 win. Amanda trails the head to head 1-0.

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Elise Mertens vs Amanda Anisimova: Match Prediction

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Elise Mertens

The recent run for Elise Mertens in the 2020 season will be favourable for her. The American will be confident against Anisimova. She already has a head-to-head lead of 1-0, will be looking to extend it.

Match Prediction: Elise Mertens wins in two sets.

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