Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens on and what time does it start? Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens will take place on Friday 1st July, 2022 – not before 14:15 (UK)
Where is Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens taking place? Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens being played on? Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens
What channel is Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens on in the UK? Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens will be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens in the UK? Angelique Kerber vs Elise Mertens can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE PREDICTION
Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber is yet to drop a set at Wimbledon after avoiding potential banana skin Magda Linette on Wednesday. The 15th seed won here back in 2018 and she reached the semi-finals last season before defeat to Ash Barty on what is widely regarded her best surface as one of the best defenders tennis has seen. World number 31 Elise Mertens is the German’s first tough draw here, though, after twice fighting back from sets down this week. The uber-consistent Belgian maintained her remarkable record of reaching at least the third round of a Grand Slam in each of her last 18 appearances at this level, stretching back to her career-best run to the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2018.
Mertens leads Kerber 1-0 after beating the former world number one in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open in 2019 when, perhaps, the 26-year-old was at the peak of the powers and Kerber on her way down. At this moment in time, on this surface and especially at this tournament, where Kerber is a vastly popular champion, back the German to win outright.
