Mertens points to Noskova as a title contender at Wimbledon: "She can win the tournament"

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Elise Mertens brought an end this Wednesday to her adventure in Wimbledon 2026 after falling in the quarterfinals against Linda Noskova. The Belgian, who once again placed herself among the best eight in the London tournament, acknowledged the high level displayed by her opponent in the press conference and stated that the small details ended up defining a closely contested match. Despite the defeat, Belgium's number one expressed satisfaction with her journey at the All England Club and preferred to focus on the positive feelings from a tournament where she competed at the highest level.

Mertens explained that the only two breaks in the match turned out to be decisive and highlighted Noskova's ability to raise her game in crucial moments. "She only broke me twice throughout the match, but they were in very important points. She served very well when she needed it the most and, ultimately, took a step forward, especially in the final game. I tried to stay in the match, keep believing, and make it tough for her, but today she played really well."

Mertens sees Noskova as a clear title contender

The Belgian also revealed that she experienced some physical discomfort in the early stages of the match, although she stated that it did not affect the outcome. "I was feeling fine at the beginning, but I made a wrong step and felt something behind my knee, towards the calf. We called the physiotherapist to apply some pressure in that area, and afterwards, I felt better." Beyond that incident, she acknowledged that Noskova was superior in crucial moments. "I tried absolutely everything, ran for every ball, looked for my opportunities, but she served wonderfully and consistently found the lines. It was very difficult to take the initiative; I gave my all, and she played a great match."

Asked about the young Czech's chances of winning the title, Mertens did not hesitate to place her among the top favorites to lift the trophy. "She's only two matches away from the title. She's hitting the ball with a lot of confidence and, under pressure, is still playing very well. She showed it even serving to reach the semifinals. I believe she is one of the title contenders." Despite the elimination, the Belgian chose to focus on the positive side of her performance: "I reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals, so I can't be too sad; I will try to take all the good things from this tournament," she concluded.

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