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Panna Udvardy vs. Elise Mertens prediction, odds, picks for WTA Italian Open 2026
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Udvardy vs Mertens predictions for WTA Italian Open.
Panna Udvardy will square off with Elise Mertens in the round of 64 at the WTA Rome event on Thursday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Elise Mertens as the most likely winner of the Udvardy vs. Mertens match.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.
Udvardy vs. Mertens prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's Udvardy-Mertens women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Mertens a 77% chance of winning against Udvardy at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Mertens has a 72% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Mertens (-4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 19.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Panna Udvardy vs. Elise Mertens odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Udvardy | Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +330 | -400 |
| First Set | +250 | -333 |
| Game Spread | +4.5 (+100) | -4.5 (-160) |
| Total Games | o19.5 (-120) | u19.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Udvardy vs. Mertens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Udvardy | +330 |
| First Set | Mertens | -120 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 19.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Udvardy vs. Mertens updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between Panna Udvardy and Elise Mertens is scheduled to begin on Thursday at 5:00 AM ET.
- Who: Panna Udvardy vs. Elise Mertens
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Approx. Time: 5:00 AM ET/2:00AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Elise Mertens, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Panna Udvardy at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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