Wimbledon 2024: Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens, Preview, Predictions and Live Stream Details

Raducanu and Mertens are set face each other for the first time on the WTA tour.

Wimbledon 2024: Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens, Preview, Predictions and Live Stream Details

Emma Raducanu (L), Elise Mertens (R) (Via Imago)

The 2024 Wimbledon Championships got underway on Monday (July 1), with the draws getting smaller after a few exits on the opening day. Home favorite Emma Raducanu, however, was one of the many who emerged unscathed from the first round.

The Briton is set to take on Elise Mertens in the second round at SW19 in what is set to be a blockbuster match. Both players did well in their respective first-round matches and will be hoping to register another win and advance further in the tournament.

Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens: Match Details

  • Tournament: Wimbledon 2024
  • Match: Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens
  • Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
  • Date: July 3, 2024
  • Time: TBD
  • Venue: Wimbledon, London
  • Court: TBD
  • Surface: Outdoor Grass

Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens: Match Preview

The second-round match between Raducanu and Mertens will be the first the two will lock horns on the WTA tour. Elise Mertens heads into the contest on the back of a comeback win against Nao Hibino in the first round.

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Emma Raducanu
Emma Raducanu (Via Imago)

Emma Raducanu, meanwhile, has been working hard on her fitness after several months of injury troubles. She even skipped Roland Garros to get an early preparation for the Grass courts and has been nothing short of remarkable throughout the third quarter of the season. She got her Wimbledon campaign started with a straight-sets win against Renata Zarazua.

Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens: Match Prediction

All eyes will be on Raducanu, who is expected to make a deep run at Wimbledon. That said, she will have to dig deep if she wants to beat Mertens and book her spot in the next round. She is just starting to find her form after an injury-laden spell in recent months. If she manages to stay fit, she could provide stiff competition on the WTA tour, as her recent results show.

Elise Mertens
Elise Mertens (Via Imago)

Mertens, on the other hand, is an experienced campaigner and has had a pretty fruitful season so far. Besides her singles results (19 wins from 35 matches), she has done well in doubles too, winning titles in Indian Wells and Birmingham.

While the Belgian has fitness and experience on her side, the Briton’s recent form could see her come through the clash with a win.

Match Prediction: Emma Raducanu to win in three sets.

Emma Raducanu vs. Elise Mertens: Live Stream Details

  • USA: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, ABC, Tennis Channel
  • UK and Europe (Except France): BBC, Eurosport
  • France: beIN Sports France
  • Australia: Nine & Stan Sport
  • Canada: ESPN International, TSN/RDS
  • India: Disney+Hotstar

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