WTA - WTA Cincinnati Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Elise Mertens, the 19th seed in Cincinnati, will take on ninth seed Elena Rybakina next in the competition. This is their second meeting in Cincinnati and seventh overall. We have a prediction for this match below.
Elena Rybakina has dominated this fixture against Mertens, winning five times and is currently on a four-match winning streak against the Belgian. She won in straight sets when they met in Cincinnati four seasons ago.
The Kazakh is therefore confident of another win to boost her quest to surpass the quarter-finals for the first time. Rybakina fought from a set down to eliminate Renata Zarazua in the last round.
Currently in 10th place in the live ranking, Rybakina has improved to 38-15 with 22 wins on hard courts.
Elise Mertens also had to come from a set down to win her opener, which was against the qualifier Clervie Ngounoue. A quarter-finalist in Cincinnati in 2018, Mertens has now won 30 of 44 fixtures this year.
The 29-year-old has won titles in Singapore and Hertogenbosch and also made another run to the final in Hobart. Mertens’ performances this year have inched her closer to getting back to the WTA top 20. She is currently placed 21st in the live ranking.
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The Best Betting Odds for Elena Rybakina v Elise Mertens Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.4 | 3 |
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1.44 | 2.75 |
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1.38 | 3 |
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1.4 | 2.87 |
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1.42 | 2.9 |
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Who will win the Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens match is: Rybakina to win in straight sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens game on 11/08/2025 of the current WTA Cincinnati Open season:
- Elena Rybakina has a 65.11% chance to win against Elise Mertens according to William Hill ⭐ with the odds of 1.44.
- Elise Mertens has a 34.89% probability of winning facing Elena Rybakina ⭐ with odds of 3 at Bet365.
Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Elena Rybakina has a 65.11 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Elena Rybakina | 65.11 % |
| Elise Mertens | 34.89 % |
Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Form
Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
9 Aug 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
6 Aug 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
4 Aug 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
2 Aug 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
31 Jul 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
29 Jul 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
9 Aug 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
30 Jul 2025 - WTA National Bank Open
6 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
4 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
2 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
30 Jun 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
1 Jun 2024 - WTA French Open
4 Jan 2024 - WTA Brisbane
27 Mar 2023 - WTA Miami
Elena Rybakina - Elise Mertens Key Points
- Rybakina has won five of six previous meetings with Mertens.
- Rybakina has won all four meetings on hard courts with Mertens.
- Mertens has lost seven of eight duels with WTA top 10 players this year.
- The last five meetings between Rybakina and Mertens have been decided in straight sets.
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Our Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Prediction
Our prediction for Elena Rybakina v Elise Mertens is for Rybakina to win in straight sets. Rybakina has a chokehold in this series with Mertens, winning five of six previous duels. She has won four consecutive matchups without dropping a set and has also been left standing in all their hard-court duels.
With another dominant hard-court campaign this season, another straight-sets victory for Rybakina looks promising here. It is also worth noting that Mertens has been defeated by seven of the eight top 10 players she has faced this season.
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