2:40 pm
September 5

Women’s US Open: #15 Mertens v. #2 Sabalenka

Who will WIN this matchup?

#15 Elise Mertens (BEL)

#2 Aryna Sabalenka (BLR)

 

Current odds:

Elise Mertens: (+240)

Aryna Sabalenka: (-300)

 

• Aryna Sabalenka pounded the ball for 34 winners to 13 unforced errors for a comprehensive 6-3, 6-3 victory over San Jose champion Danielle Collins. In fact, she leads the tournament in winners (101), en route beating Tamara Zidansek in straight sets and Nina Stojanovic in three.

• Elise Mertens has booked a meeting with her on-off doubles partner after defeating Wimbledon quarterfinalist Ons Jabeur, 6-3, 7-5, contradicting the odds. It is the first time she has recorded three wins in a row since her retirement-led quarterfinal finish in Madrid exactly four months ago.

• Sabalenka holds a 5-2 head to head advantage.

6/10
Confidence
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#2 Aryna Sabalenka (BLR)
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