Mertens Joins Parry in Monterrey Final After Rallying Past Bartunkova
Mertens, the Belgian second seed, fought back from a set down and will meet Diane Parry after Bartunkova’s fast start faded.
- On Friday, Belgian second seed Elise Mertens rallied from a set down to defeat Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Monterrey Open, advancing to the tournament final.
- In the second semi-final, 20-year-old Bartunkova dominated early, breaking Mertens twice to secure the opening set 6-1 and establish a commanding lead over her veteran opponent.
- Trailing 3-0 in the second set, 30-year-old Mertens won six of the final seven games, utilizing three consecutive breaks to force a decider and level the match.
- Frenchwoman Diane Parry awaits in the final after defeating American fifth seed Ann Li 7-6, 6-4 earlier in the day to secure her place in the championship match.
- The WTA 500 hardcourt event serves as a final tune-up ahead of the U.S. Open, which begins its women's singles main draw this coming Sunday.
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Mertens joins Parry in Monterrey Open final after rallying past Bartunkova
Belgian second seed Elise Mertens recovered from a set down to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova 1-6 6-4 6-2 at the Monterrey Open on Friday, setting up a final showdown with Diane Parry in the WTA 500 hardcourt tune-up event ahead of the U.S. Open.
The second seed of the tournament qualified with an exciting comeback
Nikola Bartůňková failed to reach her first WTA Tour final in Monterrey after a well-played battle. The 20-year-old Czech tennis player led Elise Mertens 6:1 and 3:0 in the semifinals, but ultimately lost to the more experienced Belgian in the US Open finals 6:1, 4:6, 2:6. Petr Nouza and his Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner will play in Winston-Salem for their first joint doubles title on the ATP Tour.
Belgijska tenisačica Elise Mertens izborila je plasman u finale WTA 500 turnira u Monterreyu
Nikola Bartůňková failed to reach her first WTA Tour final in Monterrey. The 20-year-old Czech tennis player led Elise Mertens 6:1 and 3:0 in the semifinals, but ultimately lost to the more experienced Belgian in the US Open finals 6:1, 4:6, 2:6.
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