Elise Mertens confronted Panna Udvardy this Wednesday in the second round of Wimbledon. The Belgian, 31st player in the world, aimed to get rid of the 100th player in the world to continue her journey in the London Grand Slam. An unprecedented confrontation since the two players have never faced each other on the circuit.
The first set was pocketed by the Hungarian player with a score of 6-3. Our compatriot, seeded N.24, hung on, obtaining the second set during the tie-break (6-7). In view of the darkness, the game was interrupted. It will of course have to be completed on Thursday.
In the first round, Elise Mertens benefited from the abandonment of his opponent, Camila Osoriowho had given him a lot of trouble since the score was 6-1, 2-6, 2-4 when he retired.
Elise Mertens will have to gradually find its level and rhythm if it wants to hope to go further in the tournament. His start to the season on grass is not up to his expectations with a victory and three defeats before Wimbledon.
