Nikola Bartunkova vs Elise Mertens predictions, Aug 28, 2026

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA Monterrey, Nikola Bartunkova is set to clash with Elise Mertens on August 28, 2026. Both players enter this contest with a similar recent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, suggesting they are both in competitive spirits.

Bartunkova will have the added advantage of playing at home, which could bolster her confidence and performance levels. Known for her aggressive baseline play, she will likely attempt to control the pace of the match and pressure Mertens from the outset. Mertens, on the other hand, possesses a balanced skill set, excelling on both clay and hard courts. Her tactical awareness and ability to adapt could prove pivotal, particularly in crucial moments during the match.

The bookmakers have set the odds evenly at 1.88 for both players, reflecting a closely contested encounter. The model prediction indicates a slight edge for Mertens, with a 52.6% chance of victory compared to Bartunkova’s 47.4%. With both athletes performing well recently, this match promises to be a competitive and entertaining battle, where outcomes remain uncertain until the final point is played.

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Bartunkova 44.9%

Mertens 55.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.18		1.75
	2.1		1.72
	2.1		1.73	Watch and Bet
	2.13		1.71
	2.15		1.73
	2.05		1.69

Latest Results

27.08.26 Darja Vidmanova – Nikola Bartunkova – 1:2 25.08.26 Nikola Bartunkova – En Shuo Liang – 2:1 25.08.26 Nikola Bartunkova – Anastasia Potapova – Canceled 23.08.26 Antonia Ruzic – Nikola Bartunkova – 0:2 15.08.26 Sorana Cirstea – Nikola Bartunkova – 2:0

27.08.26 Yulia Starodubtseva – Elise Mertens – 0:2 26.08.26 Panna Udvardy – Elise Mertens – 1:2 15.08.26 Elise Mertens – Diane Parry – 1:2 07.08.26 Elise Mertens – Naomi Osaka – 0:2 05.08.26 Elise Mertens – Anna Bondar – 2:1

Facts

Bartunkova is ranked WTA: 38. Mertens is ranked WTA: 24.

Bartunkova is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Mertens‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Mertens may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The chances of victory for both players are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Bartunkova won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:2. (average 1:1).

Latest Head To Head

17.06.26 Elise Mertens – Nikola Bartunkova – 0:2 23.01.26 Elise Mertens – Nikola Bartunkova – 2:0

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/16-finals

1	Alexandrova E. (1)	Bye
2	Tauson C.	Zarazua R. (WC)	2 : 1
3	Sherif M.	Oliynykova O.	0 : 2
4	Parry D.	Vekic D. (6)	2 : 1
5	Chwalinska M. (3)	Bye
6	Parks A. (WC)	Marcinko P.	2 : 1
7	Zhang S.	Timofeeva M. (Q)	0 : 2
8	Osorio C.	Li A. (5)	0 : 2
9	Bucsa C. (8)	Bondar A. (Q)	2 : 0
10	Vidmanova D. (Q)	Birrell K.	2 : 0
11	Ruzic A.	Bartunkova N.	0 : 2
12	Bye	Liang E. S. (LL)
13	Tjen J. (7)	Yastremska D. (WC)	2 : 1
14	Tagger L.	Starodubtseva Y.	0 : 2
15	Udvardy P. (LL)	Joint M. (Q)	2 : 0
16	Bye	Mertens E. (2)

1/8-finals

1	Alexandrova E. (1)	Tauson C.	1 : 2
2	Oliynykova O.	Parry D.	0 : 2
3	Chwalinska M. (3)	Parks A.	1 : 2
4	Timofeeva M.	Li A. (WO.) (5)
5	Bucsa C. (8)	Vidmanova D.	0 : 2
6	Bartunkova N.	Liang E. S. (LL)	2 : 1
7	Tjen J. (7)	Starodubtseva Y.	0 : 2
8	Udvardy P.	Mertens E. (2)	1 : 2

Quarter-finals

1	Tauson C.	Parry D.	0 : 2
2	Parks A.	Li A. (5)	0 : 2
3	Vidmanova D.	Bartunkova N.	1 : 2
4	Starodubtseva Y.	Mertens E. (2)	0 : 2

Semi-finals

1	Parry D.	Li A. (5)
2	Bartunkova N.	Mertens E. (2)

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

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