Elena Rybakina defeated Elise Mertens 6-1 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open fourth round on hard courts on January 26, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elena Rybakina | Elise Mertens |
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| Aces | 10 | 3 |
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| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
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| First serve % | 73 | 56 |
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| First serve points won % | 72 | 70 |
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| Second serve points won % | 69 | 27 |
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| Break points saved % | 100 | 67 |
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| Break points converted % | 33 | 0 |
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| Service points won % | 71 | 51 |
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| Return points won % | 49 | 29 |
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| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
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| Serve rating | 138 | 93 |
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| Return rating | 133 | 49 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Elise Mertens |
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| Country |
KAZ
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BEL
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| Birth date | Jun 17, 1999 | Nov 17, 1995 |
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| Age | 26 | 30 |
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| Height | 184 cm | 179 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 21 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 5,850 | 1,956 |
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| Elo (entering) | 2,166 | 1,886 |
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| Current career W-L | 308–129 | 318–204 |
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| Current career earnings | $29,818,052 | $20,298,565 |
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Path
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