January 6, 2026 10:05 AM
United Cup: Mertens beats Mboko to seal Belgium’s win over Canada as group winner spot up for grabs
Elise Mertens secured Belgium’s victory over Canada with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Victoria Mboko. Her two-hour-and-five-minute triumph followed a stunning 6-4, 6-2 victory by Zizou Bergs against world No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime, putting Belgium on the brink of the quarterfinals. Despite winning the tie, Belgium still need a clean sweep to advance. If Canada win the mixed doubles match, they will progress to the knockout rounds. Mertens rode a stellar serving performance to take a one-set le...


