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2025 Wimbledon: Mertens [24th] vs. Fruhvirtova [150th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
No. 24-ranked Elise Mertens will face No. 150 Linda Fruhvirtova in the Wimbledon Round of 128 on Monday, June 30.
Mertens is favored (-375) to get to the Round of 64 compared to the underdog Fruhvirtova (+275).
Fans interested in watching this match, and the rest of Wimbledon, can find it on ESPN.
Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:36 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Mertens has a 78.9% to win.
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