Elise Mertens def. Leylah Fernandez
6-2 6-2
Elise Mertens defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-2 in the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts on February 16, 2025.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Leylah Fernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 56.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 61.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 69.0% |
| Break points converted % | 31.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Serve rating | 124 | 92 |
| Return rating | 89 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Leylah Fernandez |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | CAN |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Sep 6, 2002 |
| Age | 29 | 22 |
| Height | 179 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 32 | 27 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,666 | 1,869 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,884 | 1,880 |
| Current career W-L | 320–205 | 152–125 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $8,450,870 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.