Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Elise Mertens Prediction & Picks - WTA Monterrey Open
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We've reached the quarter-final stage at the WTA event in Monterrey. Yulia Starodubtseva, after two strong performances against higher-ranked players in the first two rounds, will take on Elise Mertens, who is the higher-ranked player, but her recent efforts have not mirrored her current ranking, while it's fair to say that her opponent has been playing at a level above her current ranking over the last week, so don't be too surprised if this is far from simple for the world number 24.
At odds of -125, the best betting option ahead of this clash is 'Yulia Starodubtseva +1.5 Set Handicap'. The Ukrainian competitor seemingly has her hard-court game in fine order, and she has also has the luxury of going up against a player who has been far from at her best in recent times, so much so that the early odds seem a little out of whack.
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Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Elise Mertens Form
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Elise Mertens Latest Matches
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Aug 26, 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
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Yuliia Starodubtseva - Elise Mertens Key Points
- Since the end of the grass-court season, Elise Mertens has won only two hard-court matches.
- Elise Mertens has not won a single hard-court game in straight sets on this North American swing.
- Yulia Starodubtseva has already defeated two higher-ranked players at this tournament.
- Elise Mertens has now won just one of her last seven hard-court matches in straight sets.
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Our Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Elise Mertens Prediction
Elise Mertens has been nowhere near the level that earned her a top-25 position since the end of the grass-court season, winning zero out of four hard-court matches in straight sets since landing in North America. The Belgian player is struggling for consistency, making plenty of mistakes. The way in which she failed to defeat Panna Udvardy in straight sets during the last round tells us that she shouldn't be quite as strong as she is in the early betting.
In other words, betting on her to either lose or fail to win in straight sets is the best option at the early prices.
Our Yulia Starodubtseva vs Elise Mertens Pick: Yulia Starodubtseva +1.5 Set Handicap.
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