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THE FACTS
When is Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens on and what time does it start? Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens will take place on Sunday 22nd October, 2023 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens taking place? Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens will take place at the Skanes Family Hotel in Monastir, Tunisia
What surface is Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens being played on? Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens? Click here for the latest ticket information for Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens
What channel is Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens on in the UK? Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Jasmine Paolini vs Elise Mertens live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
Defending champion Elise Mertens has predictably coasted through an open draw this week to get within one match of her first title this season and an eighth overall. The world number 36 has endured another choppy year in singles but a spotless run to the final in Monastir suggests she is the favourite, particularly in hardcourt conditions, against her toughest foe yet in Jasmine Paolini. 27-year-old Paolini will set a career-high WTA world ranking of 29th but she could rise to 28th with victory here after coming through a much tougher draw as the top seed – ousting Lesia Tsurenko in three sets on Saturday to cap off an impressive campaign. Mertens leads their head-to-head 3-1 after most recently winning in Doha last season but each of their last three matches have seen sets go both ways to suggest this will be a real battle. Back Mertens to win outright, with the Belgian capable of finding that extra gear when it matters, or consider the three-set option.