Elise Mertens of Belgium clinched a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win against Canada’s Victoria Mboko, while Zizou Bergs secured a 6-4, 6-2 victory over World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime. These wins positioned Belgium close to the quarterfinals, but they still require a clean sweep to advance further. If Canada wins the mixed doubles, they will progress to the knockout rounds.
Mertens dominated with her serving, taking an early lead by winning the first set. She showcased exceptional performance by holding her service games and breaking Mboko decisively. Despite Mboko’s resilience, Mertens managed to secure crucial breaks, winning an impressive 93% of points behind her first serve throughout the match, as per WTA reports.
In a separate match, Bergs claimed his second career Top 10 victory by defeating Auger-Aliassime in 1 hour and 28 minutes. Bergs, who had previously beaten Andrey Rublev, expressed his satisfaction with the convincing performance. Auger-Aliassime, known for his successful 2025 season, including reaching the US Open semi-finals, faced a tough challenge against Bergs, who saved all five break points.
