WTA Linz Open 2020: Elise Mertens vs Vera Zvonareva 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.173 Vera Zvonareva. These players will aim to execute their tactics successfully in order to reach the Round of 8 of the tournament.
Match Details:
Date: 12th November 2020
Tournament: WTA Linz Open 2020
Venue: Linz, Austria
Category: WTA International
Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
Prize Money: Approx. $202,250
Elise Mertens vs Vera Zvonareva: Match Preview
Mertens is the second seed of the tournament. She ousted Anhelina Kalinina 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 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’ Zvonareva has had a long and lucrative career. The 36-year-old is not halting anytime soon. She hasn’t been quite as successful as of late. However, at Linz, Vera has performed considerably well in the doubles category and will contend in the semi-final tomorrow. In her first singles match in Linz, she defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-2.
Elise Mertens vs Vera Zvonareva: Head-to-Head
This duo has not clashed in their careers. As of today, their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.
Today will mark the pair’s first meeting. Hence, one of the two will come out with a lead over the other after the conclusion of this match.
Elise Mertens vs Vera Zvonareva: Match Prediction
Even though Zvonerava has achieved her peak at this tournament, Mertens is likely to overcome her today. This stands to be the last tournament for the WTA tour. Hence, the players will give their 100% to gain any advantage in the match. This will lead to a thrilling battle for the spectators.
Match Prediction: Mertens wins in 3 sets.
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