Albert
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My Prediction
Svitolina in 3 setsAlright, all you tennis-savvy betters out there, let's dive into this thrilling Round of 32 matchup—Elina Svitolina versus Elise Mertens. Now, both players have had their fair share of both heart-stopping victories and sweat-drenching defeats.
Svitolina, the 14th seed, is corn-on-the-cob hot right now after her recent victories over Sasnovich and Bondar. We've to remember that she had her triumph over Mertens at the end of last month, although she did lose a couple. Difficult love, you say? But such is the unpredictable nature of sports, you never know who'll show up on a given day.
Now, let's talk about Mertens, our 24th seed. She started July with two wins--against Li and Fruhvirtová. But her loss to Svitolina, folks, is bound to linger in the back of her mind. Bittersweet love or is it just a matter of motivation?
Given the past performances, one could easily underline Svitolina's dominance over Mertens. But, let me tell you something, sports is not linear math.
Just a dry observation here, Svitolina, with her recent performance, seems to hold the edge. So, if we're talking figures and digits, I've a hunch that Svitolina might just take this one home. Margins? I can see Mertens putting up a fight, which could lead to a three-setter.
Albert’s Prediction: Svitolina in 3 sets
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