Belinda Bencic def. Elise Mertens
6-2 6-3
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 Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Belinda Bencic | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 1 | 2 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 3 | 4 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 61.7% | 64.8% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 75.7% | 54.3% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 52.2% | 31.6% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 80.0% | 50.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 66.7% | 46.3% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 50.0% | 20.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 53.7% | 33.3% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 60.5% | 39.5% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +9.8 | -10.6 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +10.6 | -9.8 |
* 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.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Belinda Bencic | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | BEL |
| Birth date | Mar 10, 1997 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 175 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,898 | 1,936 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,980 | 1,901 |
| Current career W-L | 312–195 | 325–209 |
| Current career earnings | $17,433,115 | $21,155,310 |
Path
Belinda Bencic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Hunter | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 7, 2026 | R64 |
Belinda Bencic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | 3-6 6-7(5) | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 11, 2026 | R16 |
Elise Mertens's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristina Bucsa | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R64 |