French Open 2023: Elise Mertens causes huge upset with emphatic victory over Jessica Pegula
Elise Mertens produced the biggest upset of the French Open women’s draw so far as she dismantled third seed Jessica Pegula with a 6-1 6-3 third-round victory. Pegula had not played much in the previous round with her opponent, Camila Giorgi, having to retire after just one set. Ad The American was nevertheless the favourite after reaching quarter-finals in four of the last five Grand Slams, including last year at Roland-Garros, but she was outclassed by Mertens on Court Philippe-Chatrier.


