# Naomi Osaka def. Elise Mertens

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:15732307/naomi-osaka-vs-elise-mertens
Tour: WTA

Naomi Osaka defeated Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 7-5 in the 2026 US Open third round on hard courts on September 5, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 3-6 7-5
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-05

## Player comparison
| Field | Naomi Osaka | Elise Mertens |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | JPN | BEL |
| Birth date | 1997-10-16 | 1995-11-17 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 180 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 13 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2846 | 2165 |
| Elo (entering) | 2054 | 1907 |
| Current career W-L | 251-135 | 320-205 |
| Current career earnings | $26,612,806 | $20,298,565 |

Pre-match H2H: Naomi Osaka 6-4 Elise Mertens.

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