Mertens joins Parry in Monterrey 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. Frenchwoman Parry, 23, earlier upset American fifth seed Ann Li 7-6(7) 6-4 in two hours and three minutes in the first semi-final to book her place in the…
Belgian second seed Elise Mertens pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Czech player Nikola Bartunkova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Monterrey Open. This victory secured her spot in the final against Diane Parry. Earlier, Parry had upset American fifth seed Ann Li 7-6(7), 6-4 in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final, Bartunkova made an aggressive start, breaking Mertens in the first game and quickly gaining a 4-1 lead.
However, Mertens fought back in the second set, breaking Bartunkova in three consecutive return games and winning six of the final seven games to level the score at 6-4. This momentum carried over into the deciding set, where Mertens broke Bartunkova early and maintained her advantage with another break in the seventh game, ultimately winning 6-2. The U.S. Open women's singles main draw is set to begin on Sunday.
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