Elise Mertens def. Alexandra Eala
6-2 6-1
Elise Mertens defeated Alexandra Eala 6-2 6-1 in the 2026 Madrid Open second round on clay courts on April 24, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Alexandra Eala |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| First serve % | 72 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 49 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 56 |
| Break points converted % | 44 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 47 |
| Return points won % | 53 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
| Serve rating | 127 | 94 |
| Return rating | 102 | 49 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Alexandra Eala |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | PHI |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | May 23, 2005 |
| Age | 30 | 20 |
| Height | 179 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 21 | 44 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,858 | 1,285 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,879 | 1,814 |
| Current career W-L | 319–204 | 42–45 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $3,045,990 |
Path
Elise Mertens's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Elise Mertens's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karolina Pliskova | 5-7 6-2 6-7(3) | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 26, 2026 | R32 |
Alexandra Eala's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 22, 2026 | R128 |