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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Mertens vs Rybakina predictions for Wimbledon 2026.
Elise Mertens and Elena Rybakina will meet in the third round of Wimbledon 2026 on Saturday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Elena Rybakina as the most likely winner of the Mertens vs. Rybakina match.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
Mertens vs. Rybakina prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 16?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's Mertens-Rybakina women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Rybakina an 81% chance of winning against Mertens at Wimbledon 2026.
Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mertens | Rybakina |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +419 | -465 |
| Game Spread | +4.5 (-108) | -4.5 (-124) |
| Total Games | o20.5 (-120) | u20.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mertens vs. Rybakina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rybakina | -465 |
| First Set | Rybakina | -110 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 20.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mertens vs. Rybakina updates and essential details
The Wimbledon 2026 match between Elise Mertens and Elena Rybakina is scheduled to commence on Saturday at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Approx. Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Tournament: Wimbledon Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Third round
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Elena Rybakina, with an 81% win probability, will likely beat Elise Mertens at Wimbledon 2026.
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