{"id":788853,"date":"2026-05-11T13:53:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/788853\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:53:31","slug":"wta-rome-day-7-predictions-including-andreeva-vs-mertens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/788853\/","title":{"rendered":"WTA Rome Day 7 Predictions Including Andreeva vs Mertens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mirra Andreeva\u2019s attempt to reach back-to-back WTA 1000 finals will continue on Day 7 in Rome. She faces a tricky challenge against the consistently solid Elise Mertens. Jessica Pegula and Sorana Cirstea, who <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/05\/10\/aryna-sabalenka-crashes-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the previous round<\/a>, Naomi Osaka, and Iga Swiatek are also scheduled to play. We here at LWOT cover the other WTA matches, including Coco Gauff vs Jovic, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/05\/10\/wta-rome-predictions-gauff-jovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">in a separate article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>WTA Rome Day 7 Predictions<br \/>\nSorana Cirstea vs Linda Noskova<\/p>\n<p>Head-to-head: Cirstea 2-2 Noskova<\/p>\n<p>These two have already played three times this year, with Cirstea winning two of the meetings. All of those matches were on hard courts. Noskova impressed in her opening two matches, not dropping a set in either. Nonetheless, Cirstea is backed to beat the Czech for a third time this year. The veteran\u2019s confidence from beating Sabalenka could play a factor, and the slow conditions that allow her time on her groundstrokes suit the Romanian slightly more.<br \/>Prediction: Cirstea in 2<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova<\/p>\n<p>Head-to-head: Pegula 5-0 Potapova<\/p>\n<p>The head-to-head does not accurately depict how much trouble Potapova has given Pegula. Two of their matches were decided in a final set tiebreak, and another ended 7-5 in the third set to the American. On Pegula\u2019s least favorite surface, Potapova\u2019s chances cannot be entirely ruled out. Still, the 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/us-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">US Open<\/a> runner-up starts as the most likely winner, especially since she played well in her opening two matches.<br \/>Prediction: Pegula in 3<\/p>\n<p>Naomi Osaka vs Iga Swiatek<\/p>\n<p>Head-to-head: Swiatek 2-1 Osaka<\/p>\n<p>This will be this pair\u2019s first meeting since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wt_7vS9HOjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">their incredible French Open<\/a> match almost two years ago, when Swiatek recovered from a match point down to prevail. Osaka\u2019s best tennis is capable of challenging any player. Having said that, a contest on a pretty slow clay-court undoubtedly suits Swiatek more. Do not be surprised if drama occurs, but the four-time <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/french-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">French Open<\/a> champion is the more likely winner on her favorite surface.<br \/>Prediction: Swiatek in 2<\/p>\n<p>Mirra Andreeva vs Elise Mertens<\/p>\n<p>Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n<p>Mertens kept her composure superbly to beat defending champion Jasmine Paolini in front of a partisan crowd. The 30-year-old showed her experience and mettle during that battle. Andreeva will likely be a more challenging matchup for Mertens. The teenager\u2019s superb backhand neutralizes one of her opponent\u2019s most prominent strengths in cross-court rallies. I doubt Mertens will be able to trouble Andreeva consistently enough.<br \/>Prediction: Andreeva in 2<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mirra Andreeva\u2019s attempt to reach back-to-back WTA 1000 finals will continue on Day 7 in Rome. 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