Mertens and Bergs on to third round Wimbledon
The Belgian tennis players win their matches and remain the only remaining players in London.
Elise Mertens and Zizou Bergs saved the Belgian honor at Wimbledon and reached the third round with conviction. In a tournament where compatriots dropped out early, both players recorded crucial victories in the second round. This means that the Belgian flag remains visible in the singles of the Grand Slam, a feat that requires discipline and strength on the unpredictable grass of London.
On Court 18, Mertens dominated against Maria Timofeeva. The match went into three sets, with Mertens using her experience to outwit the younger Russian. She took her serve and return to a higher level at the crucial moments.
