Elise Mertens maintained strong performance levels at the All England Club, advancing through the tournament’s early rounds. In the third round, she secured a victory against Elena Rybakina, the second-ranked player from Kazakhstan. Mertens further demonstrated her form by reaching the quarterfinals, where she defeated Czech player Marie Bouzková with scores of 6-4, 6-4.
This achievement marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time in three decades that a 30-year-old Belgian athlete has reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam event. Mertens has previously featured in the quarterfinals of the US Open on two occasions (2019 and 2020), and reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2018. Following her match, the experienced Belgian commented on her progress.
She stated that while she had previously reached the fourth round multiple times, reaching the quarterfinals at age 30 was a notable accomplishment. She also noted that this tournament marked her first appearance in the semifinals of the US Open. Her participation in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon represented her fourth time reaching that stage at the major.
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