Over the last matches Starodubtseva, Yuliia holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Mertens, Elise on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on this data we can assume that rivals are in similar shape.
Starodubtseva, Yuliia: Janice Tjen – (Win 0:2), Lilli Tagger – (Win 0:2), Daria Snigur – (Loss 2:0), Maya Joint – (Loss 1:2), Sloane Stephens – (Loss 1:2).
Mertens, Elise: Panna Udvardy – (Win 1:2), Diane Parry – (Loss 1:2), Naomi Osaka – (Loss 0:2), Anna Bondar – (Win 2:1), Linda Noskova – (Loss 2:0).Both opponents have moved to the quarterfinal while defeating strong opponents along the way. In tournaments as Mexico, Monterrey, Hard every game is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.