# Elise Mertens def. Jelena Ostapenko

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17811631/elise-mertens-vs-jelena-ostapenko
Tour: WTA

Elise Mertens defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the 2026 China Open third round on hard courts on October 5, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-2 3-6 6-3
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-05

## Player comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Jelena Ostapenko |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | BEL | LAT |
| Birth date | 1995-11-17 | 1997-06-08 |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Height | 179 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 32 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2165 | 1481 |
| Elo (entering) | 1892 | 1814 |
| Current career W-L | 324-206 | 295-221 |
| Current career earnings | $20,748,565 | $20,701,048 |

Pre-match H2H: Elise Mertens 0-1 Jelena Ostapenko.

## Stats
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Jelena Ostapenko |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 7 | 11 |
| 1st serve % | 50.0% | 54.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 77.8% | 61.1% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 47.2% | 39.1% |
| BP saved % | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| BP converted % | 46.2% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.5% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 37.5% |
| Total points won % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Match Serve+ | +5.6 | -5.9 |
| Match Return+ | +5.9 | -5.6 |

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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