Elise Mertens

Elise Mertens

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Elise Mertens is a Belgian professional tennis player. She became the world No. 1 in women's doubles on 10 May 2021, the third Belgian to hold a top ranking in either singles or doubles. She has won 34 WTA Tour-level titles, comprising 10 in singles and 24 in doubles.

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Born
11/17/1995
Height
179 cm

Career snapshot

Elise Mertens has a career singles record of 338–215 (61% wins), with 10 titles from 16 finals. Last 20 matches: 12–8. Most-played opponent: Aryna Sabalenka (13 meetings, trails 2–11).

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Scorpio season is here! ♏️ Time to catch up with one of our favorite scorpios Elise Mertens. #WTA

WTA · Nov 3

The No. 5 Seed, Elise Mertens, knocks out Uchijima in straight sets.#WTA #TorayPPO #EliseMertens

WTA · Oct 26

Elise Mertens vs. Leylah Fernandez | 2026 Ningbo Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights

WTA · Oct 19

Lightning reaction ⚡️Elise Mertens is looking sharp against Fernandez in Ningbo!#NingboOpen

WTA · Oct 19

Zheng Qinwen vs. Elise Mertens | 2026 Beijing Semifinal | WTA Match Highlights

WTA · Oct 10

Not going anywhere 💪Elise Mertens taking this first set against Zheng all the way!#ChinaOpen

WTA · Oct 10

Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens

American involved in disputed point during tournamentGauff called out ‘insane’ amount of abuse onlineCoco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after losing in the last 16 to Elise Mertens.The American was dismayed earlier…

guardian·

'Incredible!' - best shots from day ten at Wimbledon

Enjoy the best shots from day ten at Wimbledon, featuring Elise Mertens and Britain's Arthur Fery.

bbc·

Kostyuk, Noskova set for 1st Wimbledon semifinal

Marta Kostyuk made a big impression in her Centre Court debut by beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal on Wednesday. She will face Linda Noskova, who beat Elise Mertens in straight sets to reach her first major semifinal.

espn·

Big-hitting Linda Noskova sees off Madison Keys to reach last eight

No 9 seed beats American 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Court OneMarta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens also in quarter-finalsThe ninth seed Linda Noskova produced a composed display under pressure to end Madison Keys’ Wimbledon run in straight sets, sealing a 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory on Court One to reac…

guardian·

Leylah Fernandez vs. Elise Mertens | 2026 Tokyo Round of 16 | WTA Match Highlights

WTA · Oct 29

Staying in the battle 💪Elise Mertens is fighting for every point against Fernandez!#torayppo

WTA · Oct 29

As cool as you like ❄️Elise Mertens with a cool pick-up winner against Uchijima!#torayppo

WTA · Oct 26

Daria Snigur vs. Elise Mertens | 2026 Wuhan Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights

WTA · Oct 13

Zheng Qinwen +26, Elise Mertens +5, Nikola Bartunkova +5 in WTA Rankings with China Open runs

Chinese Zheng Qinwen back in form. The post Zheng Qinwen +26, Elise Mertens +5, Nikola Bartunkova +5 in WTA Rankings with China Open runs appeared first on Tennis365.

tennis365·

Mertens stops Swiatek to reach China Open semifinals

Elise Mertens beat her third Grand Slam winner during her China Open run, besting Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the semifinals in Beijing.

espn·

Coco Gauff withdraws from next event immediately after shock defeat to Elise Mertens in Beijing

Gauff's Asian swing is over... The post Coco Gauff withdraws from next event immediately after shock defeat to Elise Mertens in Beijing appeared first on Tennis365.

tennis365·

Gauff falls to Mertens to end challenging week at China Open

Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens, whom she had beaten in all five of their previous matchups, to end a tournament that included her calling out an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in the preceding round.

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Keys falls; Paolini wins with 'idol' Federer watch...

American Madison Keys is out of Wimbledon following a 6-4, 7-6 (2) loss to No. 9 Linda Noskova, who reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal Monday. Also advancing were Jasmine Paolini, Marta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens.

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Mertens upsets Rybakina in Wimbledon 3rd round

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, was upset in the third round by Elise Mertens 7-6 (4), 6-1 at the grass-court Grand Slam on Saturday.

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