# Elise Mertens def. Iga Swiatek

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18040199/elise-mertens-vs-iga-swiatek
Tour: WTA

Elise Mertens defeated Iga Swiatek 7-6(0) 6-3 in the 2026 China Open quarterfinal on hard courts on October 9, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(0) 6-3
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-09

## Player comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Iga Swiatek |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | BEL | POL |
| Birth date | 1995-11-17 | 2001-05-31 |
| Age | 30 | 25 |
| Height | 179 cm | 176 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 9 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2165 | 4119 |
| Elo (entering) | 1930 | 2131 |
| Current career W-L | 325-208 | 347-90 |
| Current career earnings | $21,155,310 | $47,942,729 |

Pre-match H2H: Elise Mertens 0-2 Iga Swiatek.

## Stats
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Iga Swiatek |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st serve % | 60.3% | 79.7% |
| 1st serve points won % | 86.8% | 62.7% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| BP saved % | - | 75.0% |
| BP converted % | 25.0% | - |
| Service points won % | 77.8% | 62.2% |
| Return points won % | 37.8% | 22.2% |
| Total points won % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Match Serve+ | +20.9 | +5.2 |
| Match Return+ | -5.2 | -20.9 |

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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