Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina Picks – Wimbledon Betting Preview and Predictions (Jul 4)
- When: Saturday, July 4, 2026. TBA
- Where: All England Club, Wimbledon, England
- How to Watch: ESPN
Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina Wimbledon Preview
The third-round at Wimbledon continues on July 4, as former champion Elena Rybakina bids to secure her spot in the next round when she takes on experienced Belgian player Elise Mertens. Find our picks for the clash at the All England Club here.
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Elise Mertens Form & Wimbledon Stats
Elite Mertens is no stranger to the Grand Slam events, and the 30-year-old will be aiming to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon for the fourth time in her career this weekend.
The Belgian player has enjoyed a strong start to the major, winning in the opening round in straight sets, before coming back from a set down to beat Maria Timofeeva in three sets in the previous round. Mertens has the ability to battle in long rallies, which was a key reason for her winning seven games in a row during her second-round encounter.
Elena Rybakina Form & Wimbledon Stats
After an underwhelming 2025 season, Elena Rybakina has looked back to her very best in 2026. The star has already won the Australian Open this year, and she is a major contender at her preferred Grand Slam on the calendar this summer.
Rybakina won Wimbledon back in 2022, and she has reached at least the last eight in two of the last three editions. The 27-year-old has shown her dominance in the previous two rounds, notably dropping just three games in her second-round win against Caty McNally earlier this week.
Head-to-Head Stats
This will be a ninth meeting between the players on the WTA Tour. Rybakina holds the dominant advantage, winning seven of the previous eight encounters. The latest encounter was won in straight sets by Rybakina at the Australian Open earlier this year.
Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina Picks
The world number two has enjoyed a dominant season to this point, and she looks great value to cruise through to the fourth round on Saturday. We could foresee Rybakina winning in straight sets at Wimbledon.
