The highly anticipated final of the Singapore Open 2025 is set to take place on February 2, featuring an exciting match between Ann Li and Elise Mertens. This matchup marks the first encounter between the two players on the WTA Tour, creating an intriguing narrative for tennis fans.
Match Details
- Fixture: Ann Li vs (2) Elise Mertens
- Date: February 2, 2025
- Tournament: Singapore Open 2025
- Round: Final
- Venue: Kallang Tennis Centre, Singapore
- Category: WTA 250
- Surface: Indoor Hardcourt
- Prize Money: US$275,094
- Live Telecast: USA – ESPN & Tennis Channel | UK – Eurosport | India – Sony Sports & Sony LIV
Player Profiles
Ann Li, currently ranked No. 85 in the world, has made an impressive run to the final without dropping a set. The 24-year-old American entered the Singapore Open after a disappointing first-round exit at the Australian Open against champion Madison Keys. Throughout the tournament, Li has displayed formidable skill, defeating Daria Saville (6-3, 6-1) and Mari Timofeeva (6-3, 6-2) in the early rounds. In the quarter-finals, she triumphed over Kimberly Birrell with a close score of 7-6(2), 7-6(4) before overcoming top seed Anna Kalinskaya when the latter retired while trailing in the second set.
On the other side of the net, Elise Mertens, seeded second and ranked No. 32, comes into the final with a strong performance, having lost only one game in her opening match against Taylor Townsend (6-1, 6-0). Despite a slight hiccup in the second round where she dropped a set to Tatjana Maria, Mertens quickly rebounded, winning the next two sets 6-3, 6-1. She continued her dominant form with straight-set victories over Camila Osorio (6-4, 6-2) and Xinyu Wang (6-3, 6-4) in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively.
Head-to-Head
Li and Mertens have yet to face each other in professional play, resulting in a head-to-head record of 0-0. This adds an element of unpredictability to their upcoming match, as both players will be looking to assert their style and strategy without prior experience against one another.
Odds and Predictions
- Ann Li: TBD
- Elise Mertens: TBD
As the match draws near, analysts are considering Mertens as the favorite based on her strong form this season. With eight WTA singles titles under her belt and a recent final appearance at the Hobart International, where she narrowly lost in three sets, her experience could play a pivotal role. In contrast, Li, who won her only WTA title at the 2021 Tenerife Ladies Open, is eager to make a significant mark and elevate her ranking to within the top 60 for the first time since 2022.
Both players bring unique strengths to the court, promising an exciting clash that tennis enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
