The number one player in Italy and the reigning champion has exited the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, succumbing to the Belgian player in a three-set comeback victory. Mertens has now advanced to the round of 16.
Summary:
Jasmine Paolini, the top-ranked Italian and defending champion, has been eliminated from the Rome Masters. She lost to Elise Mertens of Belgium in a hard-fought three-set match. Mertens’ impressive comeback performance secured her spot in the next round of the tournament.
In English:
Paolini bids farewell to title defense. Mertens wins in a comeback and flies to the Rome round of 16.
Italy’s number one and defending champion leaves the Foro Italico stage, surrendering to the Belgian in 3 sets.