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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 250
When is Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova will take place on Wednesday 10th January, 2024 – not before 01:00 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova taking place? Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova will take place at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova being played on? Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 29 Elise Mertens is the top seed this week at the Hobart International and she played like it on Monday, ousting former number nine Danielle Collins in straight sets. The 28-year-old came back from a set down to beat Sloane Stephens in Brisbane last week before a blistering 6-1 6-0 defeat to Elena Rybakina, a result that has since gotten better with age considering Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 in the final. World number 67 Anna-Karolina Schmiedlova came back from a set down to beat Camila Osorio on Monday, building on some eye-catching results in qualifying, but Mertens is renowned for her consistency and it would be a surprise to see her shocked here.
The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head record, with Schmiedlova winning on her favoured clay a the Madrid Open in 2019 and Mertens on hardcourts in Melbourne earlier that year, to suggest Mertens can be backed to take a 2-1 lead in conditions that suit her better.
TIP: ELISE MERTENS TO WIN