Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens Betting Tips & Live Stream – Rybakina Looks a Step Ahead at Australian Open
Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens are set for an exciting clash at the Australian Open, with Rybakina aiming to reach another Slam quarterfinal. Having defeated Mertens in six out of seven encounters, Rybakina looks confident. The Kazakhstan player has been strong, advancing in straight sets, while Mertens, who historically struggles in the later rounds, needs to step up her game. Overall, Rybakina is favored to win convincingly, with her recent form and head-to-head advantage reinforcing her edge.
- Rybakina leads H2H series 6-1 against Mertens
- Rybakina aims for her second Australian Open quarterfinal
- Mertens struggles in later Slam rounds, winless since 2020
Mertens often stalls at this stage, and Rybakina looks set to push through with a straight sets win.
Stats - Experience Diverges in Rybakina–Mertens
- Elena Rybakina is seeking her first Slam quarterfinal since Wimbledon 2024.
- She is chasing just her second Australian Open quarterfinal.
- Elise Mertens is 3–12 in Slam fourth rounds and winless since 2020.
- Mertens is 3–13 vs top-10 players at majors.
HTH - Elena Rybakina leads 6-1
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cincinnati WTA | Hard | 3R | Elena Rybakina | 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2024 | French Open | Clay | 3R | Elena Rybakina | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2024 | Brisbane | Hard | R16 | Elena Rybakina | 6-1, 6-0 |
| 2023 | Miami | Hard | R16 | Elena Rybakina | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Cincinnati WTA | Hard | 2R | Elena Rybakina | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2021 | Madrid WTA | Clay | 2R | Elise Mertens | 7-6(4), 7-5 |
| 2020 | Shenzhen WTA | Hard | QF | Elena Rybakina | 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
Rybakina Eyes Deep Run
Elena Rybakina has reached the second week of the Australian Open for the third time, winning all three matches in straight sets. She eased past Juvan, Gracheva and Valentova.
The fifth seed has looked composed against rising opposition, with her serve doing most of the damage.
With 13 quarterfinal-or-better results since 2025 and late-season titles in Ningbo and the WTA Finals, Rybakina looks well placed for a deep run.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kazakhstan |
| Age | 26 (17 June 1999) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 5 |
| Career High | 3 (12 June 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 2 (Rating: 2124) |
Smooth Path for Mertens
Elise Mertens has cruised into the fourth round without dropping a set, beating two qualifiers and top-100 opponent Moyuka Uchijima with ease.
While the level of opposition has been manageable, Mertens has done exactly what was required, keeping matches brief and avoiding unnecessary drama.
After struggling for momentum late last season, her solid United Cup run signaled this return to form.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Belgium |
| Age | 30 (17 November 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 21 |
| Career High | 12 (26 November 2018) |
| Elo Ranking | 19 (Rating: 1905) |
Verdict
While Mertens is comfortable in the early stages of majors, taking the next step has often been a challenge. Up against Rybakina’s superior level, this sets up as a likely straight-sets victory for the Kazakh.
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