Elise Mertens def. Maria Timofeeva
6-2 7-6(5)
Elise Mertens defeated Maria Timofeeva 6-2 7-6(5) in the 2026 US Open second round on hard courts on September 3, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Maria Timofeeva |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 68.0% | 77.0% |
| First serve points won % | 78.0% | 52.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 37.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Serve rating | 110 | 105 |
| Return rating | 116 | 141 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Maria Timofeeva |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | UZB |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Age | 30 | 22 |
| Height | 179 cm | 167 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 86 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,165 | 890 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,897 | 1,749 |
| Current career W-L | 320–204 | 15–19 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $1,182,446 |
Path
Elise Mertens's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Quevedo | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2026 | R128 |
Elise Mertens's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Maria Timofeeva's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamara Zidansek | 6-3 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 2026 | R128 |