Paula Badosa defeated Elise Mertens 6-2 6-1 in the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships second round on hard courts on February 18, 2025.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Paula Badosa | Elise Mertens |
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| Aces | 4 | 2 |
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| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
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| First serve % | 62 | 53 |
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| First serve points won % | 87 | 65 |
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| Second serve points won % | 56 | 17 |
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| Break points saved % | 100 | 43 |
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| Break points converted % | 57 | 0 |
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| Service points won % | 75 | 42 |
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| Return points won % | 58 | 25 |
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| Total points won % | 67 | 33 |
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| Serve rating | 128 | 83 |
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| Return rating | 117 | 40 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Paula Badosa | Elise Mertens |
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| Country |
ESP
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BEL
|
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| Birth date | Nov 15, 1997 | Nov 17, 1995 |
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| Age | 27 | 29 |
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| Height | 180 cm | 179 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 31 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 3,588 | 1,721 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,982 | 1,900 |
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| Current career W-L | 178–115 | 319–204 |
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| Current career earnings | $9,825,703 | $20,298,565 |
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