Coco Gauff comes into this Fourth Round clash sitting at world number 4, carrying a flawless 5-match winning streak. Scheduled for Wed, 7 Oct, 2:00 pm AEDT, this matchup sees the high-flying American clash with world number 19 Elise Mertens.

If you are following our tennis predictions this week, the numbers jump off the page in this contest. With both players coming off victories in their previous outings, there is plenty of statistical value to break down across the markets.

Head to head: Gauff leads ranking and form edge

Gauff's ladder standing at rank 4 with 7,244 points highlights her current standing among the tour elite compared to Mertens at rank 19 with 2,165 points. The numbers say Gauff is in supreme touch, winning each of her last five overall matches, most recently coming off a win on Tuesday, 6 October.

Mertens is also coming off a win after taking down Jelena Ostapenko on Monday, 5 October. The Belgian brings strong season numbers into the contest, including a 31-19 YTD record and 10 career titles to her name. In the head-to-head win market, Gauff is favoured at 1.23 while Mertens sits at 4.20.

MarketsOdds correct as at 9:14 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

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Set Handicap: Gauff set to push for command

The set handicap line is set at -1.5 sets. Gauff is listed at 1.65 to cover the -1.5 set line, while Mertens sits at 2.15 getting the +1.5 set start.

Given Gauff has won five straight overall matches and taken both of her last two outings at home, her ability to shut down matches early gives her a big tick. Mertens possesses a 61% career winning percentage (331-213), but Gauff's top-tier form rates a real chance to see her clear the handicap.

SetsOdds correct as at 9:14 pm AEDT. Odds can change.
Our tipCoco Gauff -1.51.65Elise Mertens +1.52.15
Big tickOur tip: Coco Gauff -1.5. Gauff enters on a five-match winning streak and holds the world number 4 ranking, making her well placed to cover the set handicap.

Tipped at $1.65 (8:14 pm AEDT). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Total Games: Over/Under 19.5 on the board

The Total Games market is set at 19.5 games, with the Over priced at 1.80 and the Under at 2.00.

Mertens fought through a three-set battle in her last start on 5 October, winning 6 3 6–2 6 3. With both players showing sharp form in recent rounds, Mertens has the experience to keep sets competitive, making the Over 19.5 games line an enticing angle.

GamesOdds correct as at 9:14 pm AEDT. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 19.51.80Under 19.52.00
Solid tickOur tip: Over 19.5. Mertens carries a 31-19 YTD record and big-match experience, giving her the scope to push game counts over the 19.5 line.

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