Mertens Wins ’s-Hertogenbosch Tournament Against Ruse
The final match of the ’s-Hertogenbosch tournament featured qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse against third-seeded Elise Mertens.
The Belgian player held her ground and secured a 6-3, 7-6 victory. A true survivor of the semifinals, where she saved 11 match points against Ekaterina Alexandrova, Mertens claimed the title—her 10th career win and her first on grass.
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