Elise Mertens defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1 6-4 in the 2026 Monterrey Open quarterfinal on hard courts on August 28, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
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| Aces | 6 | 0 |
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| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
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| First serve % | 65 | 62 |
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| First serve points won % | 86 | 57 |
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| Second serve points won % | 60 | 52 |
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| Break points saved % | — | 70 |
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| Break points converted % | 30 | — |
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| Service points won % | 77 | 55 |
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| Return points won % | 45 | 23 |
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| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
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| Serve rating | 132 | 103 |
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| Return rating | 81 | — |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
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| Country |
BEL
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UKR
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| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Feb 17, 2000 |
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| Age | 30 | 26 |
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| Height | 179 cm | 172 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 24 | 74 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,870 | 953 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,891 | 1,722 |
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| Current career W-L | 318–204 | 30–40 |
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| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $2,513,820 |
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Path
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