In Merida, third seed Ajla Tomljanovic aims to extend her 100% record against Jil Teichmann in their upcoming match.
Jil Teichmann:
- Seeking her first two main draw wins at a tour event this season.
- Debuting in Merida, she won against qualifier Anastasia Tikhonova in the first round, moving up 10 places to 143rd in the live ranking.
- Has had limited success this season, predominantly competing in lower divisions.
Ajla Tomljanovic:
- Defeated Teichmann at Wimbledon two years ago, giving her confidence going into this match.
- Stronger performances this season, winning eight of her last 10 matches.
- Won against qualifier Elizabeth Mandlik in straight sets in the first round and moved to 82nd in the live ranking.
Prediction:
Tomljanovic is favored to win, given her recent form and past success against Teichmann. The winner will face either Nina Stojanovic, Maya Joint, or Marina Stakusic in the quarter-finals.