WTA Tour
Elise Mertens
#14
WTA World Ranking - 2,540 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🏃 Pusher75%
🛡️ The Spoiler61%
Weak against
👑 The Complete Package48%
🤖 Servebot49%
Player Overview
Age
30
Height
5'10" (179 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#14 (2026-10-12)
Career
335
Wins
208
Losses
61.7%
Win %
5
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38/25 | 7/6 | 24/15 | 7/4 |
| 2025 | 45/28 | 9/7 | 26/17 | 10/4 |
| 2024 | 32/30 | 7/7 | 22/21 | 3/2 |
| 2023 | 35/29 | 9/7 | 25/21 | 1/1 |
| 2022 | 38/28 | 7/3 | 27/20 | 4/5 |
| 2021 | 39/24 | 10/5 | 27/15 | 2/4 |
| 2020 | 48/16 | 11/5 | 37/11 | - |
| 2019 | 35/26 | 4/6 | 24/16 | 7/4 |
| 2018 | 45/21 | 15/2 | 26/15 | 4/4 |
| 2017 | 31/21 | 13/6 | 17/11 | 1/4 |
| 2016 | 3/3 | - | 0/1 | 3/2 |
| Career | 389/251 | 92/54 | 255/163 | 42/34 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (16 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match4.6
Double Faults / Match4.4
Avg 1st Serve106 mph
Max Serve Speed116 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match17.0
Unforced Errors / Match24.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 639 serve-stat matches
Elise Mertens has served 3+ aces in 61.5% of career matches and 5+ aces in 30.2%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 93% | 593/639 |
| 3 or more | 62% | 393/639 |
| 5 or more | 30% | 193/639 |
| 10 or more | 3% | 17/639 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/639 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/639 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 97% | 616/638 |
| 2 or more | 88% | 561/638 |
| 3 or more | 73% | 464/638 |
| 5 or more | 46% | 294/638 |
| 8 or more | 15% | 94/638 |
| 10 or more | 7% | 42/638 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 68% | 437/639 |
| 3 Sets | 32% | 202/639 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 45% | 287/639 |
| 2-1 | 16% | 101/639 |
| 1-2 | 16% | 101/639 |
| 0-2 | 24% | 150/639 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 62% | 396/639 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 60% | 380/639 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 50% | 101/202 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWWWW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | Semifinals | Qinwen Zheng | Hard | 57 26 | L |
| Oct 9, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | Quarterfinals | Iga Swiatek | Hard | 76 63 | W |
| Oct 7, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | 4th Round | Coco Gauff | Hard | 63 63 | W |
| Oct 5, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | 3rd Round | Jelena Ostapenko | Hard | 62 36 63 | W |
| Oct 3, 2026 | China Open - Beijing | 2nd Round | Katie Volynets | Hard | 60 46 75 | W |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Singapore Tennis Open - Singapore | Quarterfinals | Maja Chwalinska | Hard | 26 26 | L |
| Sep 6, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Naomi Osaka | Hard | 36 63 57 | L |
| Sep 3, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Maria Timofeeva | Hard | 62 76 | W |
| Sep 1, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Kaitlin Quevedo | Hard | 64 64 | W |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Abierto GNP Seguros - Monterrey | Final | Diane Parry | Hard | 46 60 36 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Elise Mertens FAQ
Elise Mertens is the consistent Belgian whose clean, all-court game and tactical intelligence have made her a top-ten fixture and one of the finest doubles players in the world. She has won around ten WTA singles titles, rarely beating herself and adapting smoothly across surfaces. Mertens defends well, constructs points patiently and rises in the big moments. Reliable and professional, she is a perennially awkward opponent.
Elise Mertens is ranked #14 on the WTA tour with 2,540 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #14, reached in 2026.
Elise Mertens is from Belgium.
Elise Mertens is listed at 5'10" (179 cm).
Elise Mertens is 30 years old.
Elise Mertens has a career win-loss record of 335-208 (62% win rate). That includes 5 WTA titles.
Elise Mertens: 5 WTA singles titles, a career-high ranking of #14 in 2026, and 335 career wins.
Elise Mertens's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 92-54 record (63%). Full career splits: hard 255-163 (61%), clay 92-54 (63%), and grass 42-34 (55%).
Elise Mertens has won 6 of the last 10 completed matches (60%).
Elise Mertens is scheduled to face Daria Snigur at Wuhan Open - Wuhan on Oct 12, 2026.
Elise Mertens plays next on Oct 12, 2026 at Wuhan Open - Wuhan (1st Round, hard courts), against Daria Snigur. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Elise Mertens's most-played opponents are Aryna Sabalenka (12 meetings, 2-10), Naomi Osaka (10 meetings, 3-7), and Elina Svitolina (9 meetings, 4-5).