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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Mertens in tears with Ciro and Lion King 🦁 Retirement ahead? 😢
Yesterday the Turkish Süper Lig came to an end: Galatasaray, already champions for weeks, finished a triumphant season with a 2-0 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir, with two former Napoli players, Dries Mertens and Victor Osimhen, scoring the goals. The most important moment of the match came in the 79th minute, when Mertens was substituted, enjoying the applause of the Ali Semi Yen stadium for the last time. Advertisement The player was immediately lifted in triumph by his teammates, amid ovations and chants from the stadium, while the announcer called him a legend and used the nickname the Belgian earned during his time at Napoli—which later became his son's name—"Ciro" Mertens. Speaking of his son Ciro, the "Lion King"-style welcome he received from the stadium will go down in history. After the match, during the celebration dedicated to him at Ali Semi Yen together with his wife and son, Mertens could not hold back his tears. The club's farewell message was also moving: "Thank you, Dries. Some goodbyes cannot be put into words. When he arrived three years ago, Dries Mertens was not just a player, but a true leader, a big brother, an example. He was the man who changed games with his courage, his intelligence, and his self-confidence. He took responsibility in difficult moments, guided the young players, and always gave everything for the team. He was happiest when motivating even from the sidelines." Advertisement "Dries touched our hearts even off the pitch with his modesty, sincerity, and his smile. He was one of those who most believed in unity and solidarity, and this made Galatasaray more than a club. Now it's time to part ways. But your name, your memories, your leadership, your humanity have already been written in golden letters in the history of this jersey, Dries. Thank you for everything, we are so happy that you became one of us." Mertens opened the scoring in the match (which also celebrated the retirement of Galatasaray captain Fernando Muslera, a club legend with 15 years of service) with a penalty in the 17th minute. Now it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Belgian, with retirement from professional football being the most likely scenario. The player has even stated that he wants to live in Naples after he leaves football. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Ahmad Mora - 2024 Getty Images
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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Boisson [361st] vs. Mertens [24th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Boisson [361st] vs. Mertens [24th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview In the Roland Garros Round of 128 on Tuesday, No. 361-ranked Lois Boisson meets No. 24 Elise Mertens. Mertens is the favorite against Boisson for this match, with -450 odds against the the underdog's +310. Looking for this match? Tennis Channel will provide it, and continued coverage during the Roland Garros. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 10:36 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Lois Boisson vs. Elise Mertens matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, May 27 TV Channel: Tennis Channel Tennis Channel Live Stream: Fubo Fubo Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Boisson vs. Mertens Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Boisson has an 81.8% to win. Boisson vs. Mertens Betting Odds Boisson vs. Mertens matchup performance & stats
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Lois Boisson vs. Elise Mertens at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Lois Boisson vs. Elise Mertens at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In a match slated for Sunday, Elise Mertens (No. 24 in rankings) will face Lois Boisson (No. 358) in the Round of 128 at the Roland Garros. Her most recent time out, Boisson lost to Moyuka Uchijima 6-1, 6-7, 4-6 in the Round of 16 at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole on April 17, 2025. Mertens heads into this competition after a two-set loss to Diana Shnaider (2-6, 3-6) in her most recent match on May 12, 2025 in the Round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Lois Boisson vs. Elise Mertens: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 128 Round of 128 Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Lois Boisson vs. Elise Mertens matchup stats Boisson is 1-1 on clay over the past 12 months, with no tournament victories. Boisson has won 70.8% of her service games on clay over the past 12 months and 52.4% of her return games. On clay over the past year, Boisson has converted 11 of 15 break points (73.3%). In her previous tournament (the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole), Boisson was beaten by Uchijima 6-1, 6-7, 4-6 on April 17, in the Round of 16. The 29-year-old Mertens, who is seeking her first tournament title on clay in 2025, is 8-5 over the past year on that surface. Mertens is 89-for-132 in service games on clay (winning 67.4%) and 52-for-138 in return games (37.7%). On clay courts Mertens is 48th in break point win percentage (43.0%) after going 49-for-114. In the Round of 16 of her most recent tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) on May 12, Mertens was taken down by No. 11-ranked Shnaider 2-6, 3-6. Boisson vs. Mertens futures odds Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:59 AM ET. Boisson Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +50000 +50000 Mertens Odds to Win the 2025 Roland Garros: +20000 Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: Shnaider [11th] vs. Mertens [24th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: Shnaider [11th] vs. Mertens [24th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview No. 11-ranked Diana Shnaider will face No. 24 Elise Mertens in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia Round of 16 on Monday, May 12. Shnaider is the favorite (-135) against Mertens (+105) in this Round of 16 match. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 2:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Diana Shnaider vs. Elise Mertens matchup info Tournament: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Internazionali BNL d'Italia Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 Date: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 12 Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Shnaider vs. Mertens Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Shnaider has a 57.4% to win. Shnaider vs. Mertens Betting Odds Shnaider vs. Mertens matchup performance & stats
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Diana Shnaider vs. Elise Mertens at the 2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Diana Shnaider vs. Elise Mertens at the 2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: Live Stream, TV Channel No. 11-ranked Diana Shnaider will take on No. 24 Elise Mertens in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia Round of 16 on Monday, May 12. Shnaider claimed a two-set victory over Jaqueline Adina Cristian (6-3, 6-3) in the Round of 32 in her most recent match on Saturday. Mertens heads into this match following a two-set win over Jessica Pegula (7-5, 6-1) in her last match on Saturday in the Round of 32. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Diana Shnaider vs. Elise Mertens: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Internazionali BNL d'Italia Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 Date: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 12 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Diana Shnaider vs. Elise Mertens matchup stats Shnaider is 6-3 on clay this year. Shnaider has a 75.3% winning percentage in service games when playing on clay surfaces, and a 42.2% winning percentage in return games (64 of 85 service games, and 35 of 83 return games). On clay, Shnaider ranks 17th in break point win percentage (60.7%) after going 34-for-56. Shnaider was eliminated in the Round of 16 of her last tournament (the Mutua Madrid Open) 0-6, 7-6, 4-6 by No. 2-ranked Iga Swiatek on April 29. Mertens has played in three tournaments on clay so far this year, registering a 4-3 match record on that surface. On clay, Mertens has won 66.7% of her service games and 37.7% of her return games. Mertens has converted 27 of 74 break points on clay (36.5%), and is 36th in break points won. On April 27, Mertens was defeated by No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6, 1-6, in the Round of 32 of her most recent tournament, the Mutua Madrid Open. Shnaider vs. Mertens futures odds Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 12:57 AM ET. Shnaider Odds to Win the 2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: +260 +260 Mertens Odds to Win the 2025 Internazionali BNL d'Italia: +350 Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 12:57 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
