Elise Mertens
BelgiumAge 3036 titles1,858 ptsL1 streakElise Mertens of Belgium is a WTA-ranked player currently positioned at world No. 19. She has compiled a substantial career record across three major surfaces, demonstrating consistency and adaptability throughout her professional tenure.
Mertens performs strongest on hard courts, where she maintains a 62.0% win rate with 253 victories across 408 matches. Her clay court record reflects a 61.4% success rate from 81 wins in 132 encounters, while on grass she holds a 56.2% win rate with 41 wins from 73 matches. This surface breakdown indicates her hard court expertise, though she remains competitive on all court types.
Recent tournament activity shows mixed results with alternating match outcomes. Her 2026 season has included appearances at Australian Open, Doha, Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami, with victories and defeats distributed across these events. The pattern of her recent performances reflects the variable form typical of mid-ranked tour players navigating multiple tournaments across different regions.
Upcoming
No upcoming matches scheduled.
Recent form
Last 10 matches: 5 wins, 5 losses. Current streak: L1.
Career statistics
| Stat | Career | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 61.2% | 50% |
| Win rate — Hard | 61.4% | 50% |
| Win rate — Clay | 61.4% | — |
| Win rate — Grass | 56.2% | — |
| Aces per match | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Break points converted | 47.7% | 47.7% |
| 1st serve % | 60% | 60% |
| Return points won | 39.6% | 39.6% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Surf | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka. Pliskova | Madrid | Hard | 5-7 6-2 6-7 | L | |
| A. Eala | Madrid | Hard | 6-2 6-1 | W | |
| K. Muchova | Stuttgart | Hard | 1-6 6-3 6-0 | L | |
| E. Seidel | Stuttgart | Hard | 6-3 6-4 | W | |
| S. Cirstea | Miami | Hard | 6-3 6-2 | L | |
| E. Kalieva | Miami | Hard | 2-6 0-6 | W | |
| B. Bencic | WTA Indian Wells | Hard | 2-6 3-6 | L | |
| C. Bucsa | WTA Indian Wells | Hard | 6-2 6-1 | W | |
| C. Gauff | WTA Dubai | Hard | 2-6 7-6 6-3 | L | |
| E. Navarro | WTA Dubai | Hard | 6-2 6-2 | W |
Surface statistics
Betting market analysis
Last 5 matches: Odds, Win/Loss, Total O/U, Spread. Green = hit, red = miss. — = no data.
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Winner (P1 / P2) | WL | Total | Spread | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka. Pliskova | Madrid | 1.44 / 2.96 | L | O/U 21.5 · O 1.93 U 1.96 | -3.5 1.72 | 5-7 6-2 6-7 | |
| A. Eala | Madrid | 1.40 / 3.15 | W | O/U 20.5 · O 1.99 U 1.85 | -4 1.85 | 6-2 6-1 | |
| K. Muchova | Stuttgart | 2.76 / 1.45 | L | O/U 21.5 · O 1.91 U 1.98 | +3 2.00 | 1-6 6-3 6-0 | |
| E. Seidel | Stuttgart | 1.16 / 5.00 | W | O/U 19.5 · O 2.02 U 1.85 | -5.5 1.92 | 6-3 6-4 | |
| S. Cirstea | Miami | 1.90 / 1.90 | L | O/U 21.5 · O 1.85 U 1.96 | +1.5 1.96 | 6-3 6-2 |
Head to head
| Opponent | Overall | Hard | Clay | Grass | Last match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristina Bucsa | 3–2 | 3–2 | — | — | 8 Mar 2026 → |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 0–7 | 0–4 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 6 Jul 2025 → |
| Elena Rybakina | 0–7 | 0–6 | 0–1 | — | 26 Jan 2026 → |
| Diana Shnaider | 2–2 | 1–1 | 1–1 | — | 21 Aug 2025 → |
| Belinda Bencic | 0–2 | 0–2 | — | — | 9 Mar 2026 → |