US Open 2021: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream

In the 4th round of the US Open 2021, World No. 2 and the 2nd seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will be up against World No. 16 and the 15th seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens : Match Details

• Tournament: US Open 2021
• Match: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens
• Round: Fourth Round
• Date: September 5, 2021
• Prize money: $265,000
• Venue: New York, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens : Preview

Aryna Sabalenka continues her rampant run and moves into the 4th round of the US Open for the 2nd time in her career. The World No. 2 had just a small hiccup in the 1st round when she had to go for the 3rd set and has not dropped another set in her next 2 rounds. She defeated American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-3 in the 3rd round to book her place in the Round of 16.

Elise Mertens continues to impress at the US Open reaching the 4th round for the 4th year running. The 2-time quarter-finalist has had a similar route to the pre-quarters as Sabalenka, dropping a set in the first round and then winning her next two matches in straight-sets. She overcame Tunisian Ons Jabeur 6-3, 7-5 to move into the 4th round.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens : Head-to-Head

This will be the 8th meeting between the duo and the 4th on Hardcourts. Sabalenka has been the leader in their head-to-head having recorded 5 wins as compared to Elise’s 2 wins and leads the head-to-head tie 5-2.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens : Prediction

Aryna will take the court with a career Hardcourt record of 131-58 and a season record of 21-8 on the surface which has contributed majorly to her season record of 41-14 across all surfaces. Mertens will come into the clash with a career Hardcourt record of 201-88 and a 19-7 record on the surface for the season. She is 30-15 for the season.

Both the players have been their best on the surface and will surely play out a thrilling encounter. However looking at their recent tournament appearances and form throughout the season, Sabalenka looks like the one who will be booking her place in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam.

Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in 3-sets.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elise Mertens : Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : 3:15 am (6th September)
• Delhi: 11:45 pm
• New York: 2:15 pm
• Melbourne: 4:15 am (6th September)

Also read: US Open 2021: Schedule, Live Streaming, When, Where, and How to Watch