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When you have won not just once but twice on centre court at a venue, it evokes nothing but good feelings and they have already come rushing back for mertenselise The Hobart International’s only two-time champion – she went back-to-back in 2017 and 2018 – Mertens is chasing a third title at the Domain Tennis Centre in 2023. But before she takes to the courts against a qualifier when the main draw begins on Monday, the tournament’s second seed and world No. 29 took some time out to visit the popular Salamanca markets on Saturday morning. “It’s my first time actually yeah, I mean it’s pretty busy. I didn’t expect it to be so busy but that’s a good thing so we can see what’s around here,” Mertens said of her visit to the popular tourist attraction which showcases a host of locally made Tasmanian produce. “I even got some peanut butter.” As the clock ticks towards her first round assignment it will be all business for the Belgian, who is eager to be in pristine shape as the Australia...

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