# Qinwen Zheng def. Elise Mertens

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18076774/qinwen-zheng-vs-elise-mertens
Tour: WTA

Qinwen Zheng defeated Elise Mertens 7-5 6-2 in the 2026 China Open semifinal on hard courts on October 10, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 6-2
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Semifinals
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-10

## Player comparison
| Field | Qinwen Zheng | Elise Mertens |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | CHN | BEL |
| Birth date | 2002-10-08 | 1995-11-17 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Height | 178 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 54 | 19 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1083 | 2165 |
| Elo (entering) | 1987 | 1954 |
| Current career W-L | 148-82 | 325-208 |
| Current career earnings | $12,415,645 | $21,155,310 |

Pre-match H2H: Qinwen Zheng 1-0 Elise Mertens.

## Stats
| Stat | Qinwen Zheng | Elise Mertens |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 8 | 0 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 47.3% | 71.9% |
| 1st serve points won % | 88.5% | 60.9% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 58.6% | 33.3% |
| BP saved % | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| BP converted % | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| Return points won % | 46.9% | 27.3% |
| Total points won % | 58.8% | 41.2% |
| Match Serve+ | +15.8 | -3.8 |
| Match Return+ | +3.8 | -15.8 |

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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