Elise Mertens def. Dominika Cibulkova
7-6(4) 6-1
Elise Mertens defeated Dominika Cibulkova 7-6(4) 6-1 in the 2017 China Open first round on hard courts on October 2, 2017.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Dominika Cibulkova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 77.0% | 52.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 57.0% | 17.0% |
| Break points converted % | 83.0% | 43.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 48.0% |
| Return points won % | 52.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Serve rating | 117 | 87 |
| Return rating | 123 | 77 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Dominika Cibulkova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | SVK |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | May 6, 1989 |
| Age | 21 | 28 |
| Height | 179 cm | 161 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 38 | 10 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,373 | 3,330 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,705 | 1,798 |
| Current career W-L | 320–205 | 368–265 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $13,725,520 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.