Coco Gauff def. Elise Mertens
2-6 7-6(9) 6-3
Coco Gauff defeated Elise Mertens 2-6 7-6(9) 6-3 in the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships third round on hard courts on February 18, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Coco Gauff | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | BEL |
| Birth date | Mar 13, 2004 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 21 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 6,423 | 1,881 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,086 | 1,896 |
| Current career W-L | 280–112 | 318–204 |
| Current career earnings | $35,280,897 | $20,298,565 |
Path
Coco Gauff's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Kalinskaya | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
Coco Gauff's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Eala | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 19, 2026 | QF |
Elise Mertens's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Navarro | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 17, 2026 | R32 |
| Marie Bouzkova | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 2026 | R64 |