Indian Wells 2021: Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for BNP Paribas Open

World No. 18 Elise Mertens will take on World No. 63 Jasmine Paolini in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on October 8, 2021.

Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini: Match Details

• Tournament: Indian Wells Open 2021
• Match: Daniil Medvedev vs Mackenzie McDonald
• Round: 2nd Round
• Date: 9th October 2021
• Prize Money: $29,045
• Surface: Outdoor hard court

Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini: Preview

It hasn’t been a very happy hunting time for Mertens on the hard courts, especially after the Tokyo Games. Although she did make the semifinals in San Jose, the Belgian hasn’t found her consistency. She was also ousted in the fourth round of the 2021 US Open. That said, the 25-year-old will do well to take inspiration from her semifinal run in Doha, and the triumph in Melbourne, earlier in the year. Till now, Mertens has a 21/9 win/loss record on the hard courts for 2021.

On the other hand, Paolini will come into this game after beating Japan’s Mai Hontama in the previous round. The Italian has been lucky to enter the tournament this year in Indian Wells, as she was dumped in the second qualifier. However, after Kateryna Kozlova pulled out of the event, Paolini sneaked in as a lucky loser. Although the 25-year-old has been very scratchy this season, she did win the title in Portoroz last month. Not much is expected from the Italian in the desert this week though.

Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini: Head to Head

These two have met twice on the tour before. The Belgian leads the Italian 2-0 at the moment. Their last meeting took place in Prague in 2020.

Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini: Prediction

Mertens will come into this match as the favourite after having beaten Paolini twice in the past. Also, the Belgian will continue to dictate play from the baseline, and it will be a challenge for Paolini to overcome her opponent’s consistency.

Match Prediction: Elise Mertens should win in two sets. 

Elise Mertens vs Jasmine Paolini: Broadcast and Live stream details

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