This was the Belgian’s second win over Osaka in three meetings this year. Mertens won their clash in Indian Wells in March in straight sets but lost in S-Hertogenbosh on grass in June, also in straight sets. Overall, Osaka leads their head-to-head 4-3 after this latest result.
In the previous round of the Rogers Cup, the Belgian won against American qualifier Katie Volynets (6-3, 6-1).
Osaka, ranked No 95, won against Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the No 9 seed (6-3, 6-1) during the first round of the Rogers Cup.
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