Alice Robbe eliminated from the start, Elise Mertens in the final

A little tour and then go! Alice Robbe was eliminated as soon as she entered the Caen Open, this Sunday, December 8. It must be said that the Manchoise, 386^e world player, had a lot to do since she faced Elise Mertens, 34^e world, in the semi-final.

“She doesn’t forgive much”

Well into her game, the USO Mondeville licensee was quickly cooled by a fall in the second game, fortunately not serious. Then she suffered against the power of the Belgian. After a first set conceded in 43 minutes (2-6), Alice Robbe quickly found herself broken in the second set. She had a burst of pride (from 1-3 to 3-3), before Mertens, relying on a big first ball, accelerated again to conclude the game (2-6, 3-6).

“I feel like I had a good match, which I could. But she doesn't forgive much and that's why she's at this level, could only observe the Fermanvillaise. I really enjoyed playing here, I hope I will come back next year. Enjoy the next three days. »

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Elise Mertens will face the American Bernarda Pera (n°74), who beat the Frenchwoman Audrey Albié (6-4, 6-2), in the final this Monday, December 9. “I'm very happy to be here for the first time, it was really great, she smiled. I'm in preseason, I'm happy to win, ready for tomorrow (Monday), I'm having fun. »