Elise Mertens was overwhelmed by Elena Rybakina within the third spherical of Roland-Garros this Saturday. The Belgian participant, twenty seventh on the planet, misplaced in two units 6-4, 6-2. Effectively into her match from the beginning, Elise was the primary to interrupt. A sequence of breaks adopted however it was in the end the Kazakstane who took the lead by successful the primary spherical.
Within the second set, Rybakina, winner of Wimbledon in 2022, displayed a powerful stage and Elise didn’t discover the options. 6-2 in half an hour.
Elise Mertens continues her journey in doubles along with her Taiwanese companion Su-Wei Hsiehholder of the trophy.