Ann Li vs Elise Mertens Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Singapore

Prediction published on 01/02/2025, 04:10  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 01/02/2025 at 07:08 in Tennis Predictions

Sunday sees second seed Elise Mertens faces unseeded Ann Li in the final of the Singapore Tennis Open. Not since 2023 has Mertens won a WTA singles title, will that barren run end here? Read our match prediction.

This is her second final of the year having also made it to the title decider in Hobart last month. The Belgian is up to 31st in the live rankings. 

Only one set has been lost by her this week, that was in round two when coming from behind to beat Tatjana Maria. Saturday's semi-final saw her defeat fourth seed Wang Xiyu in straight sets.

Ann Li has only ever won one WTA singles title and that was four years ago in Tenerife. This is her first final since the Merida Open last November. This run to the Singapore final has taken her up to 60th in the live rankings, a rise of 25 places.

The American has made it to this final without losing a set. Wins have come against Daria Seville, lucky loser Maria Timofeeva and Kimberly Birrell.

In the semi-finals, Li took on top seed Anna Kalinskaya. The first set was won on a tie-break but her opponent then retired when 1-0 down in the second.  We tip Mertens to win the title on Sunday.