Belinda Bencic defeated Elise Mertens 6-2 6-3 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open third round on hard courts on March 9, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Belinda Bencic | Elise Mertens |
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| Aces | 1 | 2 |
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| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
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| First serve % | 62 | 65 |
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| First serve points won % | 76 | 54 |
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| Second serve points won % | 52 | 32 |
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| Break points saved % | 80 | 50 |
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| Break points converted % | 50 | 20 |
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| Service points won % | 67 | 46 |
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| Return points won % | 54 | 33 |
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| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
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| Serve rating | 114 | 91 |
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| Return rating | 110 | 63 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Belinda Bencic | Elise Mertens |
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| Country |
SUI
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BEL
|
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| Birth date | Mar 10, 1997 | Nov 17, 1995 |
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| Age | 28 | 30 |
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| Height | 175 cm | 179 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 21 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 2,898 | 1,936 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,980 | 1,900 |
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| Current career W-L | 310–192 | 320–204 |
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| Current career earnings | $17,231,250 | $20,298,565 |
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