Elise Mertens Advances to Hobart Final

Elise Mertens, the second seed, reached the final of the WTA Hobart International for the fourth time by defeating 18-year-old wild card Maya Joint 6-2, 6-3. Mertens, who previously won the tournament in 2017 and 2018, will face American McCartney Kessler in her 14th career WTA final. Kessler advanced after coming from behind to defeat No.6 seed Elina Avanesyan in the semifinals. Mertens has an impressive 22-3 record in Hobart, showcasing her strong performance at this event. Earlier in the tournament, she had victories over Renata Zarazua and Veronika Kudermetova, setting the stage for her final appearance. Mertens aims to secure her third title at Hobart, while Kessler seeks her second career title.