News • Mertens • Page 2 • TennisTemple

Draw for the WTA 250 in Nottingham: Difficult path for double defending champion Boulter, Haddad Maia, Mertens, and Tauson learn their fate

14/06/2025 22:35 - Jules Hypolite

While the WTA 500 in Berlin will garner all the attention with an incredible field (nine players from the top 10 present), the rest of the women's circuit will continue to battle on the English grass,...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Draw for the WTA 250 in Nottingham: Difficult path for double defending champion Boulter, Haddad Maia, Mertens, and Tauson learn their fate

Video - The compilation of eleven match points saved by Mertens against Alexandrova at ’s-Hertogenbosch

14/06/2025 16:26 - Jules Hypolite

Elise Mertens pulled off a true miracle to reach the final of the WTA 250 in ’s-Hertogenbosch by saving eleven match points during her semifinal against Ekaterina Alexandrova (2-6, 7-6, 6-4). The B...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Video - The compilation of eleven match points saved by Mertens against Alexandrova at ’s-Hertogenbosch

Mertens saves 11 match points and overturns Alexandrova in a thrilling semifinal in Bois-le-Duc

14/06/2025 13:05 - Adrien Guyot

The WTA 250 tournament semifinals took place in s-Hertogenbosch this Saturday. To start the day, Elise Mertens faced off against Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Belgian, ranked 25th in the world, went up ...

2 min to read • 1 comments1

Mertens saves 11 match points and overturns Alexandrova in a thrilling semifinal in Bois-le-Duc

Boisson Creates Upset Against Mertens and Wins Her First Match at Roland-Garros

27/05/2025 19:31 - Jules Hypolite

Loïs Boisson had a score to settle with fate. Last year, the French player suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her knee, forcing her to miss her first Roland-Garros. A year later, Bois...

1 min to read

Boisson Creates Upset Against Mertens and Wins Her First Match at Roland-Garros

Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Swiatek and Sabalenka in the Same Half, the French Players Not Spared

22/05/2025 13:31 - Adrien Guyot

Things are going to heat up in the French capital! Like the men's singles draw, the women's singles draw for the 2025 edition of Roland-Garros was also conducted this Thursday. Having struggled in re...

1 min to read

Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Swiatek and Sabalenka in the Same Half, the French Players Not Spared

Tough stretch for Pegula, out in the third round in Rome

10/05/2025 22:10 - Jules Hypolite

Jessica Pegula’s European clay-court season continues to be challenging. After quarterfinal exits in Stuttgart and a third-round loss in Madrid, she fell at the same stage in Rome on Saturday. Faci...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Tough stretch for Pegula, out in the third round in Rome

Sabalenka Overcomes Mertens in Madrid

27/04/2025 12:26 - Clément Gehl

Aryna Sabalenka faced Elise Mertens this Sunday, her former doubles partner. An opponent she fares well against, having won their last nine consecutive matches. However, the match started poorly fo...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Sabalenka Advances Past Mertens to Reach Stuttgart Semifinals

19/04/2025 17:52 - Arthur Millot

Sabalenka defeated Mertens with a score of 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 in Stuttgart. Coming off her victory in Miami, the Belarusian arrived in Germany full of confidence and has n...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Sabalenka Advances Past Mertens to Reach Stuttgart Semifinals

Mertens Defeats Gracheva for the Second Consecutive Year in Charleston

03/04/2025 07:11 - Adrien Guyot

After successfully making her debut at the WTA 500 tournament in Charleston against Harriet Dart (6-1, 3-6, 6-1), Varvara Gracheva faced Elise Mertens for a spot in the round of 16. A sense of déjà...

1 min to read

Mertens Defeats Gracheva for the Second Consecutive Year in Charleston

Successful Start for Gracheva in Charleston

31/03/2025 18:31 - Jules Hypolite

The only French player in the Top 100, Varvara Gracheva, advanced to the second round of the WTA 500 in Charleston. The world No. 66 needed three sets to overcome Harriett Dart, ranked 109th (6-1, 3-6...

1 min to read

Successful Start for Gracheva in Charleston

Swiatek overcomes Mertens to join Svitolina in the round of 16

23/03/2025 18:24 - Jules Hypolite

Shaken for a set, Iga Swiatek prevailed over Elise Mertens (7-6, 6-1) in the third round of the WTA 1000 in Miami this Sunday. The Polish player, world No. 2, quickly made the difference on the score...

1 min to read

Swiatek overcomes Mertens to join Svitolina in the round of 16

After her victory against Garcia in Miami, Swiatek sets a new record and surpasses Serena Williams

22/03/2025 12:43 - Arthur Millot

After her straight-sets win against Caroline Garcia (6-2, 7-5) in Miami, Iga Swiatek added a new record to her career. The Polish player has joined the exclusive circle of players with the most con...

1 min to read • 2 comments2

After her victory against Garcia in Miami, Swiatek sets a new record and surpasses Serena Williams

Keys Makes It Hard for Herself but Overcomes Mertens Hurdle at Indian Wells

10/03/2025 21:13 - Jules Hypolite

It was a tough day for Madison Keys on Monday, as she defeated Elise Mertens (6-3, 6-7, 6-4) in the third round of the WTA 1000 at Indian Wells. The Australian Open champion had led 6-3, 3-0, and eve...

1 min to read

Keys Makes It Hard for Herself but Overcomes Mertens Hurdle at Indian Wells

The XXL program for the WTA 1000 Dubai on Tuesday, February 18

17/02/2025 14:46 - Adrien Guyot

Monday sees the continuation and conclusion of the first round of the WTA 1000 Dubai tournament. There have already been a number of upsets, with Daria Kasatkina, Jelena Ostapenko and Amanda Anisimov...

1 min to read

The XXL program for the WTA 1000 Dubai on Tuesday, February 18

A full schedule for the Doha Masters 1000 on Tuesday, February 11

10/02/2025 17:59 - Adrien Guyot

After two intense days of competition in Doha, the third day of the Qatari event promises to be just as hectic. Fourteen matches from the round of sixteen of this 2025 edition will be played on Tuesd...

1 min to read

A full schedule for the Doha Masters 1000 on Tuesday, February 11

Mertens wins the 9th tournament of her career in Singapore

02/02/2025 10:46 - Adrien Guyot

It was time for the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Singapore. Pre-match favorite on paper, Elise Mertens, seeded No.2, faced Ann Li, the American player who had outwitted the odds throughout the w...

1 min to read

Mertens wins the 9th tournament of her career in Singapore

Mertens and Li in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Singapore

01/02/2025 09:30 - Adrien Guyot

The line-up for the Singapore final is set. The tournament's number 2 seed, Elise Mertens held her nerve to reach the final. After eliminating Taylor Townsend (6-1, 6-0), Tatjana Maria (6-7, 6-3, 6-1...

1 min to read

Mertens and Li in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Singapore

WTA 250 Singapore draw: Kalinskaya, Mertens and Raducanu present, full draw revealed

26/01/2025 06:24 - Adrien Guyot

After Madison Keys' Australian Open triumph, it's time for more WTA tournaments around the globe. In Singapore, the draw for the WTA 250 tournament was made. Number 1 seed Anna Kalinskaya, who had to...

1 min to read

WTA 250 Singapore draw: Kalinskaya, Mertens and Raducanu present, full draw revealed

Kessler surprises Mertens and triumphs in Hobart

11/01/2025 09:34 - Adrien Guyot

McCartney Kessler wins the second title of her career. At the age of 25, the American put in a faultless performance in Hobart. She rounded off her perfect week with victory over number 2 seed Elise ...

1 min to read

Kessler surprises Mertens and triumphs in Hobart

Mertens and Kessler qualify for Hobart final

10/01/2025 08:17 - Adrien Guyot

The line-up for the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Hobart is now complete. Number 2 seed Elise Mertens will face McCartney Kessler this Saturday for the title. The Belgian, two-time winner of th...

1 min to read

Mertens and Kessler qualify for Hobart final

Mertens defeats Kudermetova in Hobart, semi-final line-ups announced

09/01/2025 10:25 - Adrien Guyot

The final quarter-final of the WTA 250 tournament in Hobart. Number 2 seed Elise Mertens faced Veronika Kudermetova for a place in the last four. In a match where both players had their ups and downs...

1 min to read

Mertens defeats Kudermetova in Hobart, semi-final line-ups announced

WTA 250 Hobart tournament draw: Yastremska and Mertens seeded, Gracheva to challenge Linette in first round

04/01/2025 13:03 - Adrien Guyot

The Hobart tournament in Australia is the last to have revealed its full draw next week. Defending champion Emma Navarro has opted to play in Adelaide and will not be defending her points. Dayana Yas...

1 min to read

WTA 250 Hobart tournament draw: Yastremska and Mertens seeded, Gracheva to challenge Linette in first round

WTA 250 Auckland draw: Osaka-Mertens quarter-final, Keys-Raducanu semi-final potential

28/12/2024 08:28 - Adrien Guyot

The first final tables for the tournaments of the 2025 season are starting to fall. After the ATP and WTA tournaments in Brisbane, Auckland has unveiled the draw for the women's event to be held from...

1 min to read

WTA 250 Auckland draw: Osaka-Mertens quarter-final, Keys-Raducanu semi-final potential

Humbert-Norrie in Caen Open final, Mertens victorious

11/12/2024 07:51 - Clément Gehl

The Caen Open has announced the line-up for this Wednesday's final. Ugo Humbert will face Cameron Norrie. The Frenchman beat Richard Gasquet, bidding farewell to the tournament after thirteen appearan...

1 min to read

Humbert-Norrie in Caen Open final, Mertens victorious

WTA Hobart: Mertens and Yastremska headline, Gracheva a strong presence

11/12/2024 07:29 - Adrien Guyot

The day after the players registered to take part in the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide were announced, Hobart followed suit, announcing which players would be attending the annual event in Tasmania. ...

1 min to read

WTA Hobart: Mertens and Yastremska headline, Gracheva a strong presence

Caen Open kicks off this Sunday

08/12/2024 08:40 - Clément Gehl

The 17th Open de Caen kicks off this Sunday. It marks the debut of Jules Marie, winner of the 2021 edition, against Adrien Gobat. The winner will face Alexandre Müller in the quarter-finals. Also in ...

1 min to read

Keys, Osaka and Raducanu to contest Auckland 2025 WTA tournament

04/12/2024 09:31 - Adrien Guyot

The 2025 tennis season gets underway in the coming weeks. The first tournaments are gradually revealing the male and female players who will be competing at the start of the year. As every year, Auc...

1 min to read

Keys, Osaka and Raducanu to contest Auckland 2025 WTA tournament

Sabalenka ready for her 1st big test in New York

02/09/2024 09:03 - Guillaume Nonque

After missing Wimbledon and the Olympic Games with a right shoulder injury (a month's absence), Arina Sabalenka had a little trouble getting back into the swing of things in Washington and Toronto. Bu...

1 min to read • 1 comments1

Sabalenka ready for her 1st big test in New York