Australian Open: Elise Mertens advances to the 2nd round after a big battle with Viktorija Golubic

In the next round (32nd final), Mertens will face the 7th seed and 6th world player Jessica Pegula. A priori a formidable opponent. Except that Mertens has never lost in three matches against the American, recent finalist of the WTA 500 from Adelaide.

Semi-finalist of the tournament in 2018, her best result in 31 Grand Slam tournaments, the 29-year-old from Limburg was eliminated in the 2nd round last year.