Elise Mertens

Paolini loses the crown in Rome and will drop out of the top 10 after the tournament finishes. Source: Getty

Paolini loses crown in Rome and will leave the top 10 at the end of the tournament

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I didn't come with great feelings on this clay court tour, and this posed a major challenge at this WTA 1000 in Rome 2026. It was unlikely that Jasmine Paolini could defend her title here, but perhaps we also didn't think she would fall in the first week of competition. Well, it happened in the third round, against Elise Mertens (4-6, 7-6, 6-3). A very tough defeat considering what it implies and where it happened, but not surprising given her recent results. The Italian will drop out of the top 10 after the tournament.

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Gauff survives Mertens and reaches Dubai quarterfinals

Gauff survives Mertens and reaches quarterfinals in Dubai

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Coco Gauff has known how to suffer against Elise Mertens in the round of 16 of the Dubai WTA 1000, prevailing 2-6 7-6(9) and 6-3 after two hours and a quarter of play. The American tennis player was on the ropes in the second set, where she had to fight off match points in the tie break. This way she advances with high morale to the quarterfinals, where she will face the winner of the match between Sorana Cirstea and Alexandra Eala.

Day's results:

Amanda Anisimova d. Janice Tjen 6-1 6-3

Clara Tauson d. Magda Linette 6-4 6-2

Mirra Andreeva d. Jaqueline Cristian 7-5 6-3

Jessica Pegula d. Iva Jovic 6-4 6-2

Antonia Ruzic d. Elena Rybakina 5-7 6-4 1-0 ret.

Elina Svitolina d. Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-1 6-3

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Elena Rybakina, quarterfinalist at the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Rybakina secures spot in the quarterfinals in Australia with aces

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Elena Rybakina seems ready to once again become a strong contender for glory in a Grand Slam tournament. Good vibes are emanating from the Kazakh player at this 2026 Australian Open, where she has already reached the quarterfinals after defeating Elise Mertens with a convincing 6-3 6-1 victory. Rybakina hit 10 aces and made it impossible for the Belgian to do anything on return. She could be the next opponent for Iga Swiatek.

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Cristina Bucsa, eliminated at Indian Wells. Photo: gettyimages

Bucsa eliminated from Indian Wells by Mertens

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Cristina Bucsa has not been able to go as far as she would have liked in this Indian Wells 2026 after facing an inspired Elise Mertens who proved to be superior to the reigning champion in Mérida. The player from Santander succumbed 6-2 6-3 and is already thinking about upcoming events to continue improving her ranking.

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Zhang and Mertens, champions of the Australian Open 2026. Photo. gettyimages

Zhang and Mertens, champions in women's doubles at the Australian Open 2026

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They are one of the most established couples in the world and have demonstrated their tremendous connection with an impeccable Australian Open 2026. Shuai Zhang and Elise Mertens were crowned champions of the first Grand Slam of the season after defeating Danilovic and Kalinina with a score of 7-6 (4) 6-4. This is the third doubles title in a Grand Slam for the veteran Chinese player and the sixth for the Belgian, who only needs to win at Roland Garros to complete her own Career Grand Slam.

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Zizou Bergs, leader of the Belgian team to reach the United Cup semifinals.

Belgium wants to be the big surprise of the United Cup 2026: advances to the semifinals convincingly

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Belgium is starting to show itself as one of the most dangerous teams in the tennis scene. As semifinalists in the previous Davis Cup, they have reached at least the same spot in the United Cup 2026, where they already stand out as the great revelation. Zizou Bergs once again led the team and put them ahead with a great victory over Jakub Mensik (6-2, 7-6(4)); Elise Mertens completed the tie with an epic comeback against Barbora Krejcikova (5-7, 6-1, 7-5). The series didn't even require the doubles point, highlighting the excellent form of the two Belgian singles players.

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Jakub Mensik, duel against Belgium in United Cup 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Thursday, January 8th Order of Play at United Cup 2026: Czech Republic and Belgium Seek a Spot in the Semifinals

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Exciting times are ahead at the United Cup 2026 this Thursday, January 8, with the quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Belgium. While the Czechs are the favorites, with Jakub Mensik and Barbora Krejcikova forming a strong team, one should not underestimate the ability of Zizou Bergs and Elise Mertens to surprise anyone. The tie kicks off at 07:30 Spanish time, with the match between Mensik and Bergs, followed by the clash between Krejcikova and Mertens. The mixed doubles would only be played if necessary.

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Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs, at United Cup 2026. Photo: gettyimages

United Cup 2026: Bergs and Mertens make Belgium surprise Canada

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A tremendous show of authority from Belgium by defeating Canada 3-0 in the United Cup 2026 qualifying round. Zizou Bergs triumphed over Félix Auger-Aliassime with a score of 6-4 6-2, as the Belgian's energy overwhelmed his opponent. Elise Mertens also prevailed over newcomer Victoria Mboko in a challenging match of 6-3 3-6 6-3. In mixed doubles, they won 6-3 3-6 10-5 against Mboko and Harper. They now await their quarterfinal opponent, while Canada exits the competition.

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Paolini loses the crown in Rome and will drop out of the top 10 after the tournament finishes. Source: Getty

Paolini loses crown in Rome and will leave the top 10 at the end of the tournament

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I didn't come with great feelings on this clay court tour, and this posed a major challenge at this WTA 1000 in Rome 2026. It was unlikely that Jasmine Paolini could defend her title here, but perhaps we also didn't think she would fall in the first week of competition. Well, it happened in the third round, against Elise Mertens (4-6, 7-6, 6-3). A very tough defeat considering what it implies and where it happened, but not surprising given her recent results. The Italian will drop out of the top 10 after the tournament.

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Cristina Bucsa, eliminated at Indian Wells. Photo: gettyimages

Bucsa eliminated from Indian Wells by Mertens

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Cristina Bucsa has not been able to go as far as she would have liked in this Indian Wells 2026 after facing an inspired Elise Mertens who proved to be superior to the reigning champion in Mérida. The player from Santander succumbed 6-2 6-3 and is already thinking about upcoming events to continue improving her ranking.

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Gauff survives Mertens and reaches Dubai quarterfinals

Gauff survives Mertens and reaches quarterfinals in Dubai

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Coco Gauff has known how to suffer against Elise Mertens in the round of 16 of the Dubai WTA 1000, prevailing 2-6 7-6(9) and 6-3 after two hours and a quarter of play. The American tennis player was on the ropes in the second set, where she had to fight off match points in the tie break. This way she advances with high morale to the quarterfinals, where she will face the winner of the match between Sorana Cirstea and Alexandra Eala.

Day's results:

Amanda Anisimova d. Janice Tjen 6-1 6-3

Clara Tauson d. Magda Linette 6-4 6-2

Mirra Andreeva d. Jaqueline Cristian 7-5 6-3

Jessica Pegula d. Iva Jovic 6-4 6-2

Antonia Ruzic d. Elena Rybakina 5-7 6-4 1-0 ret.

Elina Svitolina d. Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-1 6-3

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Zhang and Mertens, champions of the Australian Open 2026. Photo. gettyimages

Zhang and Mertens, champions in women's doubles at the Australian Open 2026

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They are one of the most established couples in the world and have demonstrated their tremendous connection with an impeccable Australian Open 2026. Shuai Zhang and Elise Mertens were crowned champions of the first Grand Slam of the season after defeating Danilovic and Kalinina with a score of 7-6 (4) 6-4. This is the third doubles title in a Grand Slam for the veteran Chinese player and the sixth for the Belgian, who only needs to win at Roland Garros to complete her own Career Grand Slam.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zhang y Mertens, campeonas en dobles femenino del Open de Australia 2026

Elena Rybakina, quarterfinalist at the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Rybakina secures spot in the quarterfinals in Australia with aces

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Elena Rybakina seems ready to once again become a strong contender for glory in a Grand Slam tournament. Good vibes are emanating from the Kazakh player at this 2026 Australian Open, where she has already reached the quarterfinals after defeating Elise Mertens with a convincing 6-3 6-1 victory. Rybakina hit 10 aces and made it impossible for the Belgian to do anything on return. She could be the next opponent for Iga Swiatek.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina obtiene el pase a cuartos de final en Australia a base de saquetazos

Zizou Bergs, leader of the Belgian team to reach the United Cup semifinals.

Belgium wants to be the big surprise of the United Cup 2026: advances to the semifinals convincingly

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Belgium is starting to show itself as one of the most dangerous teams in the tennis scene. As semifinalists in the previous Davis Cup, they have reached at least the same spot in the United Cup 2026, where they already stand out as the great revelation. Zizou Bergs once again led the team and put them ahead with a great victory over Jakub Mensik (6-2, 7-6(4)); Elise Mertens completed the tie with an epic comeback against Barbora Krejcikova (5-7, 6-1, 7-5). The series didn't even require the doubles point, highlighting the excellent form of the two Belgian singles players.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bélgica quiere ser la gran sorpresa de la United Cup 2026: a semifinales con contundencia

Jakub Mensik, duel against Belgium in United Cup 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Thursday, January 8th Order of Play at United Cup 2026: Czech Republic and Belgium Seek a Spot in the Semifinals

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Exciting times are ahead at the United Cup 2026 this Thursday, January 8, with the quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Belgium. While the Czechs are the favorites, with Jakub Mensik and Barbora Krejcikova forming a strong team, one should not underestimate the ability of Zizou Bergs and Elise Mertens to surprise anyone. The tie kicks off at 07:30 Spanish time, with the match between Mensik and Bergs, followed by the clash between Krejcikova and Mertens. The mixed doubles would only be played if necessary.

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Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs, at United Cup 2026. Photo: gettyimages

United Cup 2026: Bergs and Mertens make Belgium surprise Canada

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A tremendous show of authority from Belgium by defeating Canada 3-0 in the United Cup 2026 qualifying round. Zizou Bergs triumphed over Félix Auger-Aliassime with a score of 6-4 6-2, as the Belgian's energy overwhelmed his opponent. Elise Mertens also prevailed over newcomer Victoria Mboko in a challenging match of 6-3 3-6 6-3. In mixed doubles, they won 6-3 3-6 10-5 against Mboko and Harper. They now await their quarterfinal opponent, while Canada exits the competition.

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Zhizhen Zhang, at United Cup 2026. Photo: gettyimages

United Cup 2026: China clinches a thrilling victory against Belgium

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A vibrant knockout stage of the United Cup 2026 was played between China and Belgium, ending 2-1 in favor of the Asians thanks to a supertiebreak in the decisive point of mixed doubles. The duel began with a victory for Zhizhen Zhang over Bergs by 6-7 (2) 7-6 (3) 7-5, which was then balanced by Elise Mertens defeating Zhu 6-2 6-2. In the mixed doubles, Zhang and Zhu defeated Bergs and Mertens by 5-7 7-6 (5) 10-6.

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Emma Raducanu will compete in Hobart. Photo: gettyimages

Raducanu, protagonist of a great lineup of players at the WTA Hobart 2026

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The WTA 250 Hobart 2026 will be an ideal prelude to the first Grand Slam of the year and has been chosen by prominent names from the women's circuit to prepare for the assault on Melbourne. Emma Raducanu will be the main media attraction at an event where she starts as the second favorite, after Elise Mertens. Young Iva Jovic, former Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, and Spanish Jessica Bouzas will also be among the main protagonists.

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