Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens Preview & Prediction | 2023 Guadalajara Open Akron | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens on and what time does it start? Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens will take place on Tuesday 19th September, 2023 – not before 21:30 (UK)
Where is Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens taking place? Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens will take place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico
What surface is Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens being played on? Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens? Click here for the latest ticket information for Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens
What channel is Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens on in the UK? Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Leylah Fernandez vs Elise Mertens live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number 74 Leylah Fernandez could be one to watch this week in Guadalajara with both of her WTA titles claimed on Mexican soil at the Monterrey Open in 2021 and 2022. The 21-year-odl is in dire need of a deep run at this level to build her confidence back to the heights that saw stun the filed at the 2021 US Open and she started strongly with a comfortable opener over Asia Muhammad. World number 29 Elise Mertens beat fellow Belgian Yanina Wickmayer in two tight sets on Sunday to open her account and she too looks like gently coming back into form after recent wins over the likes of Madison Keys and Danielle Collins. Fernandez is likely to receive the lion’s share of support in Guadalajara after her exploits in this part of the world but Mertens won their only previous match in consummate straight sets to look the slightest favourite on recent form. Back Fernandez to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance with both players seeing plenty of three-setters recently.
