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2025 Libema Open: Sakkari [85th] vs. Mertens [25th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Libema Open: Sakkari [85th] vs. Mertens [25th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
Maria Sakkari (No. 85 ranking) will take on Elise Mertens (No. 25) in the Round of 16 of the Libema Open on Thursday, June 12.
Mertens is favored over Sakkari in this match, with -210 odds against the the underdog's +160.
Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 6:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Maria Sakkari vs. Elise Mertens matchup info
Tournament: Libema Open
Libema Open Round: Round of 16
Round of 16 Date: Thursday, June 12
Thursday, June 12 Court Surface: Grass
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Sakkari vs. Mertens Prediction
Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Sakkari has a 67.7% to win.
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