Elise Mertens defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-4 7-5 in the 2025 Indian Wells Open second round on hard courts on March 8, 2025.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Kimberly Birrell |
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| Aces | 10 | 1 |
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| Double faults | 7 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 59 | 61 |
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| First serve points won % | 76 | 56 |
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| Second serve points won % | 46 | 60 |
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| Break points saved % | 67 | 50 |
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| Break points converted % | 50 | 33 |
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| Service points won % | 64 | 58 |
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| Return points won % | 42 | 36 |
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| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
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| Serve rating | 115 | 104 |
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| Return rating | 89 | 75 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Kimberly Birrell |
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| Country |
BEL
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AUS
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| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Apr 29, 1998 |
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| Age | 29 | 26 |
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| Height | 179 cm | 170 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) | 28 | 76 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,756 | 907 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,887 | 1,773 |
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| Current career W-L | 319–204 | 48–61 |
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| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $2,933,812 |
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