Elise Mertens: Recent Performances and Upcoming Matches

Belgian tennis player Elise Mertens, currently ranked #29 in the WTA world rankings, has been making significant strides in both singles and doubles competitions. Born on November 17, 1995, in Leuven, Belgium, Mertens turned professional in 2013 and has since established herself as a formidable force in the tennis world.

Recent Matches and Performances

In the recent China Open, Mertens advanced to the third round after defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto in a closely contested match. The Belgian player won 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3, showcasing her aggressive play with 37 winners and 10 aces. She broke her opponent 8 times and saved 50% of the break points conceded.

Mertens is set to face Cristina Bucsa in the third round of the China Open, a match that marks their first encounter. According to predictions, Mertens is favored to win in two sets, given her strong performance on hard surfaces, where she has a compiled 195-114 win-loss record over the years.

Doubles Success and WTA Finals Qualification

In doubles, Mertens has had a stellar season, particularly with her partner Hsieh Su-Wei. The duo has qualified for the WTA Finals Riyadh, marking their second appearance as a team after finishing as runners-up in 2021. This year, they have won three titles: the Australian Open, the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells), and the WTA 500 Rothesay Classic Birmingham. Both players are former WTA Finals champions, with Mertens winning in 2022 and Hsieh Su-Wei in 2013.

Mertens and Hsieh Su-Wei have had a successful run, reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon and the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, which helped them regain the PIF WTA World No.1 ranking earlier this year.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Mertens has achieved several notable milestones. She has won eight singles titles and 21 doubles titles, with a career prize money of over $15 million. Her strongest singles results include winning the biggest title of her career at Doha in 2019, where she defeated Simona Halep, and advancing to the quarterfinals at the US Open in the same year.

In doubles, Mertens has enjoyed significant success, including winning the US Open doubles title with Aryna Sabalenka in 2019 and multiple titles at Indian Wells and Miami. She has also been part of the Belgian Billie Jean King Cup team from 2017 to 2020.