Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 US Open
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THE FACTS
When is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place on Wednesday 30th August, 2023 – not before 16:00 (UK)
Where is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins taking place? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA
What surface is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins being played on? Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins
What channel is Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins on in the UK? The US Open will be televised live on the Sky Sports
Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Danielle Collins in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the 2023 US Open live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Both world number 32 Elise Mertens and number 34 Danielle Collins are players with career-high rankings that better reflect the levels they can reach on court. Former world number seven Collins was runner-up to Ash Barty at the Australian Open as recently as the start of last season but she has only just thrown off the cobwebs this season with a huge run to the quarter-finals at the Canada Masters, where she upset Elina Svitolina and Maria Sakkari before defeat to world number one Iga Swiatek. Former world number 12 Mertens was perhaps the most consistent performer at Grand Slam level outside of the top 10 between 2018 and 2020 but the Belgian seems to have lost a gear or two in recent seasons. A comeback victory over qualifier Mirjam Bjorklund should see her improved in this second round clash but Collins looked fierce and hungry in a 6-2 6-0 dismissal of rising star Linda Fruhvirtova. The American has won each of their last three meetings to take a 3-1 lead, 3-0 on hardcourts, and a straight-sets victory over Mertens in Qatar back in February suggests she can come through in two here.
