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Sabalenka vs Mertens: prediction for the Australian Open match
Aryna Sabalenka managed to beat Elise Mertens in all five latest head-to-head matches. Will Belarusian player secure another victory in the third round of Australian Open on January 21? The answer is in our prediction.
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Aryna Sabalenka
BelarusAryna Sabalenka remains unbeaten since the start of the season. Belarusian player won six matches and claimed the title of Adelaide tournament. Moreover, World No. 5 player didn't lose a single set so far.
Sabalenka started the Australian Open with a victory over Martincova (6:1, 6:4). After that, Belarusian player secured another comfortable victory, beating Rogers in the second round (6:3, 6:1).
Elise Mertens
BelgiumMertens had a rocky start of the season. Prior to Australian Open, Belgian player secured only one victory in three matches. However, she managed to reach the third round at Australian Open.
Elise was close to a defeat in the first round match against Muguruza. But despite a strong start, Spanish player was unable to get a win. Mertens recorded a deserved comeback victory (3:6, 7:6, 6:1). In the second round Belgian player cruised to a straight-set victory over Lauren Davis (6:4, 6:3).
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Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
This bet played in five latest matches of Sabalenka
СтавкаSets performance: 1>2
This bet played in four latest head-to-head matches
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Opponents are familiar with each other, playing alongside in doubles for a long time. Sabalenka has a significant advantage in head-to-head matches, she won six of eight fixtures. Aryna got off to a fantastic start of the season, winning all matches in straight sets. Mertens is unlikely to stop the World No. 5 player.
Our prediction - Sabalenka to win with a handicap of (-4) games
Each of four latest head-to-head matches finished in two sets. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 21 games
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