# Elise Mertens def. Coco Gauff

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17958086/elise-mertens-vs-coco-gauff
Tour: WTA

Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff 6-3 6-3 in the 2026 China Open fourth round on hard courts on October 7, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 6-3
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-07

## Player comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Coco Gauff |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | BEL | USA |
| Birth date | 1995-11-17 | 2004-03-13 |
| Age | 30 | 22 |
| Height | 179 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 4 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2165 | 7244 |
| Elo (entering) | 1904 | 2163 |
| Current career W-L | 324-206 | 287-114 |
| Current career earnings | $20,748,565 | $36,730,897 |

Pre-match H2H: Elise Mertens 0-5 Coco Gauff.

## Stats
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Coco Gauff |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| 1st serve % | 60.0% | 51.6% |
| 1st serve points won % | 80.0% | 60.6% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 50.0% | 41.9% |
| BP saved % | 0.0% | 63.6% |
| BP converted % | 36.4% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 51.6% |
| Return points won % | 48.4% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +11.1 | -5.4 |
| Match Return+ | +5.4 | -11.1 |

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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