1 year ago
Mertens Overcomes Alexandrova at Libema Open to Reach Final
In a tough tennis match, Elise Mertens played against Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Mertens had a hard time and was almost defeated, but she managed to save a lot of chances that her opponent had to win.
In the end, Mertens fought back and won the match.
Now, she will play against Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final to try and win the tournament.
Mertens has also won against Ruse every time they have played before.
Elise Mertens defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Libema Open semi-finals.
Mertens saved 11 match points to win the match.
Mertens won in three sets: 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-4.
Alexandrova was aiming for her third Libema Open title.
Mertens will face Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the final.
- Who
- Elise Mertens, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, and Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
- What
- Elise Mertens reached the Libema Open final after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova.
- Where
- The match was held in Den Bosch.
- When
- The semi-final match was held on Saturday.
- Why
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
Key facts
- Winner
- Elise Mertens
- Opponent
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Score
- 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-4
- Mertens' Opponent in Final
- Elena-Gabriela Ruse
- Mertens' Previous Title
- Singapore (February)
