Aryna Sabalenka Set to Face Elise Mertens in Mutua Madrid Open Round of 32
The world’s number one tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, is set to take on Elise Mertens, currently ranked 26th in the world, in the Round of 32 at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday, April 27. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Sabalenka is the clear favourite to win the match, with odds of -625, while Mertens is the underdog at +400.
The match, which will be played on a clay surface, is expected to be a challenging one for both players. Sabalenka, who is looking to continue her impressive form, has a strong record on clay this year, with a 3-1 win-loss record. She has also been impressive in her service games, winning 62.1% of them, and has a 44.4% success rate in return games. As reported by USA Today Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub, Sabalenka’s odds of winning the tournament are +225.
In terms of performance and stats, Sabalenka has a 63.2% break point win percentage on clay, having successfully converted 12 out of 19 break points. However, she will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in the final of her last tournament, the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, where she was beaten 4-6, 1-6 by Jelena Ostapenko, ranked 24th in the world.
Mertens, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the clay court season, with a 3-2 win-loss record in two tournaments. She has won 68.6% of her games on serve and 37.5% on return, and has converted 33.3% of her break-point opportunities on clay. However, she will be looking to avenge her loss to Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, where she was beaten 4-6, 1-6.
According to USA Today Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub, Sabalenka’s implied probability of winning the match is 86.2%. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players looking to make a strong impression on the clay courts of the Mutua Madrid Open.
The match between Sabalenka and Mertens is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both players looking to make a deep run in the tournament. With Sabalenka’s strong form and Mertens’ determined spirit, tennis fans can expect a highly entertaining match. As reported by BetMGM Sportsbook, Mertens’ odds of winning the tournament are +5000.
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Match Details:
- Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: Sunday, April 27
- Court Surface: Clay
Betting Odds:
- Sabalenka’s odds to win match: -625
- Mertens’ odds to win match: +400
- Sabalenka’s odds to win tournament: +225
- Mertens’ odds to win tournament: +5000
This article was first reported by Sports Book Wire, a USA Today Sports Betting website, and is based on information provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
