Shuai Zhang def. Elise Mertens
6-1 3-6 6-3
Shuai Zhang defeated Elise Mertens 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the 2018 China Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2018.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Shuai Zhang | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 6 |
| First serve % | 63.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 62.0% | 51.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| Break points converted % | 64.0% | 62.0% |
| Service points won % | 55.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 45.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Serve rating | 101 | 87 |
| Return rating | 115 | 105 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Shuai Zhang | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CHN | BEL |
| Birth date | Jan 21, 1989 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 29 | 22 |
| Height | 177 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 45 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,170 | 3,170 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,678 | 1,867 |
| Current career W-L | 232–294 | 320–205 |
| Current career earnings | $13,697,847 | $20,298,565 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.