Nicole Baxter+FollowMertens’ Epic Comeback: 11 Match Points Saved!Wow, did anyone catch the Ice Queen’s insane survival act at the Libéma Open? Elise Mertens stared down ELEVEN match points against Alexandrova and still pulled off the win! That’s the most match points saved in a WTA main draw match this decade. Talk about nerves of steel—she just kept grinding on grass. Now, she’s off to the final against Ruse. Is this one of the greatest escapes you’ve seen? #Mertens #LibemaOpen #TennisHistory #Sports #Tennis20Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowCan Mertens Break Sabalenka’s Streak?Sabalenka—aka the Queen of Madrid Clay—faces Mertens for the 12th time, holding a dominant 9-2 record and eight straight wins. Mertens is known for her backhand, but does she have enough firepower to finally upset the world No. 1 on her favorite surface? If Mertens pulls this off, it’d be one of the season’s biggest shocks. Who’s backing the underdog here, or is Sabalenka just too strong? #WTAMadrid #Sabalenka #Mertens #TennisRivalry #UpsetAlert #Sports50Share
