Madrid: Thiem wins on return, Mertens upsets Halep
Dominic Thiem made a winning return to the court at the Madrid Open on Tuesday after Elise Mertens stunned world No.3 Simona Halep in three sets to reach the quarterfinals.
5 May 2021
Age
25 years
Born
Leuven, Belgium
Residence
Hamont-Achel, Belgium
Height
178cm (5 ft 10 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 26/10/2021
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 64%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$9,093,336 USDSingles Titles6Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss182-104 -
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Sabalenka/Mertens storm to women’s doubles crown
Second-seeded Belarus/Belgium combination dominate decider, beating No.3 seeds Barbora Krejcikova/Katerina Siniakova in straight sets.
19 February 2021
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Doubles wrap: Mertens, Sabalenka sneak through
Belgian and Belarusian claim victory after saving 11 of 13 break points, outlasting Nicole Melichar and Demi Schuurs.
17 February 2021
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Mertens, Brady, Muchova, Vekic: threats flying under the radar
While the bottom half of the women’s draw at AO 2021 is loaded with major winners, it’s in the top half where a quartet of players spy an opportunity to take the next step at a Slam.
15 February 2021
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Second-week stayers in Melbourne mix again
Elina Svitolina, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev and Elise Mertens are renowned for deep runs at the Australian Open, and figure to feature prominently in week two once more.
13 February 2021
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Women's wrap, Day 6: Pliskova bounced, tears from Vekic
Pliskova racquet smash earns costly sanction, Belgian cheered by home support and Svitolina tops childhood rival.
13 February 2021
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Women's wrap: Pliskova's revenge and another Brady triumph
Czech derby looms in round three, Belgian gets the better of blisters and Melbourne gets the California comparison.
11 February 2021
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Surging stars keep the pedal to the metal
Andrey Rublev, Matteo Berrettini, Elise Mertens and Jennifer Brady were just some of the players who continued their strong lead-in form on the Grand Slam stage on Tuesday.
9 February 2021
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