WTA Linz Open 2020: Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

WTA Linz Open 2020: Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens

Elise Mertens, 2nd seed at the WTA Linz Open will face the 162 ranked, Anhelina Kalinina in the first round clash on Tuesday. Mertens last played at the Ostrava Open where she won the doubles event alongside Aryna Sabalenka, whereas she lost in the singles to Victoria Azarenka in the quarterfinals.

Match Details:

  • Date: 10th November 2020
  • Tournament: WTA Linz Open 2020
  • Match: Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Venue: Linz, Austria
  • Category: WTA International
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. $202,250

Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens: Match Preview

Elise Mertens

Anhelina Kalinina reached the main draw of the Linz Open after winning two qualifying games. She defeated I.Shinikova in Round 1 of qualifying and K.Zavatska in Round 2. The Ukrainian could not get past the qualifying stages at the French Open and was defeated by Karolina Pliskova in Round 1 of the US Open 2020.

Elise Mertens reached the quarterfinals of the Ostrava Open where she lost to the eventual runner-up, Victoria Azarenka. However, the Belgian has been in good form after the season resumed in July. She reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open and quarterfinals at the US Open and the Italian Open. She would be hoping to end her year on a high.

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Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens: Head-to-Head

Anhelina Kalinina

The duo have never faced off against each other in the past and their head to head stands at 0-0.

Anhelina Kalinina vs Elise Mertens: Match Prediction

Mertens will progress into Round 2

Elise Mertens is expected to have a comfortable victory over the relatively inexperienced, Kalinina in the first round. Kalinina has mainly been involved playing the ITF events and a top ranked opponent like Elise Mertens will prove too huge a challenge for her. Apart from that, Mertens has enjoyed a great year on tour and is in great form.

Match Prediction: Elise Mertens to win in straight sets

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