# Elise Mertens def. Katie Volynets

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17681290/elise-mertens-vs-katie-volynets
Tour: WTA

Elise Mertens defeated Katie Volynets 6-0 4-6 7-5 in the 2026 China Open second round on hard courts on October 3, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-0 4-6 7-5
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 64
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-03

## Player comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Katie Volynets |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | BEL | USA |
| Birth date | 1995-11-17 | 2001-12-31 |
| Age | 30 | 24 |
| Height | 179 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 74 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2165 | 935 |
| Elo (entering) | 1878 | 1827 |
| Current career W-L | 324-206 | 46-84 |
| Current career earnings | $20,748,565 | $3,261,221 |

Pre-match H2H: Elise Mertens 1-0 Katie Volynets.

## Stats
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Katie Volynets |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 9 | 0 |
| Double faults | 5 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 59.1% | 79.8% |
| 1st serve points won % | 76.4% | 52.6% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 42.1% | 45.8% |
| BP saved % | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| BP converted % | 37.5% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.4% | 51.3% |
| Return points won % | 48.7% | 37.6% |
| Total points won % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Match Serve+ | +5.4 | -5.7 |
| Match Return+ | +5.7 | -5.4 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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