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April 27 2023, 10:46 · Adam Evans

Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Madrid Open

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THE FACTS

When is Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino on and what time does it start? Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino will take place on Thursday 27th April, 2023 – not before 12:30 (UK)

Where is Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino taking place? Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain

What surface is Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino being played on? Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino

What channel is Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino on in the UK? Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Elise Mertens vs Rebecca Marino live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 29 Elise Mertens struggled in singles tennis for much of last season but she saved it with a last-minute title, on clay, at the Jasmin Open. The 27-year-old former world number 12 has plenty of time to break back inside the top 20 but her form has been remarkably erratic this year, with early exits in Indian Wells and Bogota contrasting with a great run to the round of 16 at the Miami Open. World number 79 Rebecca Marino beat Lin Zhu in straight sets on Tuesday to get an important win in her legs in the unique high altitude conditions in Madrid and that could see her take this first meeting with Mertens all the way. Mertens is an excellent competitor on clay but backing the Belgian to earn at least a set is the suitably cautious move here and to win outright a fair risk.