
Mertens saves 11 match points, defeats Alexandrova at Libéma Open
Jun 14, 2025, 12:49 PM ET ‘s-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands — Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens saved 11 match points before beating Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the final of the Libéma Open on Saturday. The WTA said that was the most match points saved in a main draw women’s match this decade. After repeatedly fending off defeat,…