WTA Linz Open 2020: Elise Mertens vs Ekaterina Alexandrova Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
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The World No.21 Elise Mertens will march forward in Linz Open 2020 to clash against the World No.33 Ekaterina Alexandrova. These players will aim to execute their tactics successfully in order to reach the final round of the tournament.
Match Details:
Date: 14th November 2020
Tournament: WTA Linz Open 2020
Fixture: Elise Mertens vs Ekaterina Alexandrova
Venue: Linz, Austria
Category: WTA International
Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
Prize Money: Approx. $202,250
Elise Mertens vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Match Preview
Mertens is the second seed of the tournament. She ousted Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1 in the quarter-final yesterday. Further, the Belgian player reached the semi-final of Cincinnati Masters and the final of Prague Open. In addition, the 24-year-old has maintained a high level of performance across the board this year.
Russia’s Alexandrova defeated the 6th seed, Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1 in the quarter-finals. The 25-year-old is 4th seed in Sofia and has not lost a single set this past week. Also, she reached lifted the title at Shenzhen Open. Moreover, the Russian advanced to the semi-final of St. Petersburg Open earlier this year.
Elise Mertens vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Head-to-Head
This duo has clashed just once in their careers. As of today, their head-to-head record stands at 0-1, in Alexandrova’s favour.
This meeting came about at ’S-Hertogenbosch Open last year. Alexandrova emerged victorious in this Round of 32 6-4, 6-2.
Elise Mertens vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Match Prediction
These top seeds held up and hence, will put on display a thriller for the spectators. Mertens has the opportunity to close the lag she’s in against Alexandrova. Either this will be the result after today’s clash, or the latter will succeed in further solidifying her lead over the former.
Match Prediction: Mertens wins in 3 sets.
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