Published on 01/09/2024 04:17
by Jérémy Ernou
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Modified on 01/09/2024
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Pronostics Tennis
A contender for victory in this 2024 US Open, Aryna Sabalenka will play for her place in the quarter-finals on Sunday evening against the Belgian Elise Mertens.
In a more difficult year for her, Aryna Sabalenka is back to her best on American soil. The winner of the Australian Open at the start of the season has been less consistent in 2024, but when the signals are green, then the Belarusian becomes the dominant player we knew. Victorious in Cincinnati before arriving in New York, the world number 2 has resumed her march forward. In control during the first two rounds, Aryna Sabalenka had a warning in the third round by giving up a set against Ekaterina Alexandrova before unrolling and not letting her opponent believe in victory. A little reminder that will perhaps have done Aryna Sabalenka some good after having chained easy victories recently.
This Sunday, it is Elise Mertens who will be on the road to the US Open favorite. The Belgian has been one of the most consistent players on the WTA circuit for several seasons. 35th in the world, Elise Mertens is back in the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows 3 years after her last appearance. In an open draw, the Belgian was able to seize her chance to reach the 3rd round before achieving the feat of knocking out the American Madison Keys, 14th in the world. A small feat that gives her the right to play in the round of 16 against Aryna Sabalenka where a new feat will be required.
