Who is favored in the Mertens vs. Alexandrova semifinal?
Elise Mertens is slightly favored due to her current form and momentum, although Ekaterina Alexandrova leads their head-to-head record.
Tennis / WTA
The grass season is underway, and the WTA Den Bosch Open is heating up. This article provides a recap of Day 1 predictions and a preview of the highly anticipated semifinal match between Elise Mertens and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
### Day 1 Predictions
Several matches were predicted for Day 1 of the WTA Den Bosch Open:
### Mertens vs. Alexandrova Semifinal
Elise Mertens and Ekaterina Alexandrova are set to face off in a compelling semifinal match. Alexandrova leads the head-to-head record 3-1, but Mertens has been in excellent form, not dropping a set in the tournament. Mertens' high first-serve win rate and break-point conversion make her a formidable opponent. Alexandrova, a two-time champion at Den Bosch, had a tough quarterfinal match, which could impact her performance. The pair last met in Doha in 2025, where Alexandrova won. Their only grass-court encounter was six years ago. Prediction: Elise Mertens in three sets.
Elise Mertens is slightly favored due to her current form and momentum, although Ekaterina Alexandrova leads their head-to-head record.
Sevastova is playing on grass for the first time since 2021, making it challenging to gauge her current level, but she has overall more experience than her opponent in the first round.
Ekaterina Alexandrova is a two-time champion at the Libema Open.
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