Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Monterrey Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
The stakes are high as second seed Elise Mertens and Nikola Bartunkova face off in the Monterrey semi-finals. These two are clashing for the third time in their careers, and their earlier two meetings were also in the current campaign. Mertens won the only hardcourt meeting, making her the pick in our prediction this time.
With the US Open around the corner, players are working to get themselves ready; these two aren't an exception. Bartunkova eyes back-to-back wins over Mertens after her triumph in Berlin. This is her Monterrey debut, and she has done well so far.
Her 2-1 win over Darja Vidmanova nudged her to a first semi-final of the season, and she will want to convert that to a final. Bartunkova is currently 30th in the live rank.
For Mertens, this is a third appearance in Monterrey, and she’s reached the semis for the second time. Her first, in 2023, was extinguished by Caroline Garcia. The Belgian is going for an 11th WTA title, having overcome Yulia Starodubtseva and Panna Udvardy in this event.
She has a good record in recent semi-finals, having won each of the last five at the WTA level. Mertens has reached one semi this year but was also at the Wimbledon quarters and won her only hardcourt meeting with Bartunkova.
She has so far compiled a 27-16 record and sits 25th in the live rank.
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Nikola Bartunkova v Elise Mertens Best Betting Odds
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2.17 | 1.67 |
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2.12 | 1.72 |
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2.12 | 1.65 |
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2.11 | 1.72 |
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2.1 | 1.73 |
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Who will win the Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens match is: Elise Mertens wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens game on 28/08/2026 of the current WTA Monterrey Open season:
- Nikola Bartunkova has a 48.31% chance to win against Elise Mertens according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 2.26.
- Elise Mertens has a 51.69% probability of winning facing Nikola Bartunkova ⭐ with odds of 1.9 at Shangrila.
Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Nikola Bartunkova has a 48.31 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Nikola Bartunkova | 48.31 % |
| Elise Mertens | 51.69 % |
Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Form
Nikola Bartunkova and Elise Mertens Last Matches
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2/6 (33%)
27 Aug 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
25 Aug 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
23 Aug 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
15 Aug 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
14 Aug 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
6 Aug 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
27 Aug 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
26 Aug 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
15 Aug 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
7 Aug 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
5 Aug 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
8 Jul 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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17 Jun 2026 - WTA Berlin Open
23 Jan 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Nikola Bartunkova - Elise Mertens Key Points
- Mertens has won all her last five WTA-level semifinals.
- Mertens won the only hardcourt meeting with Bartunkova.
- Bartunkova lost her only previous WTA-level semifinal.
- Mertens is now a two-time semi-finalist in Monterrey.
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Our Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens Prediction
Monterrey bore a good run for Mertens as she raced to the semis in 2023 only to fall to Caroline Garcia. Now she has another chance to go all the way, and having a superior record at the semi-final level works well for her confidence.
In their only previous hardcourt encounter, Mertens emerged top. Bartunkova is likely to struggle here, having also spent close to four hours more than Mertens on the court in Monterrey. Our prediction for Nikola Bartunkova v Elise Mertens is that Elise Mertens wins.
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