Elise Mertens Faces Off Against Ann Li in Wimbledon Second Round

London, England — Elise Mertens continues her Wimbledon campaign today as she faces American Ann Li in the second round of the prestigious tournament.

Mertens, the 24th seed, advanced with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over Linda Fruhvirtova in the first round. She has excelled on grass this season, with six wins and capturing the Libema Open, her first title on the surface.

Li, who garnered attention by winning the girls’ singles title at Wimbledon in 2019, made it to the second round by battling back to defeat Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. This match marks Li’s second career win at the All England Club.

This matchup is a repeat of the 2025 Singapore Open final, which Mertens won handily with a score of 6-1, 6-4. Despite her success, Mertens faces pressure as she has exited the tournament in the second round during the past two years.

<pLi's performance in the opening round showcased her potential, as she hit five aces and won 74% of her first-serve points against Golubic. The 25-year-old has demonstrated flashes of her talent but is looking to maintain her focus against the experienced Mertens.

As the players gear up for the match, fans will be eager to see if Li can produce an upset.