Elise Mertens defeated Lanlana Tararudee 7-5 6-1 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Lanlana Tararudee |
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| Aces | 2 | 0 |
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| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 65 | 55 |
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| First serve points won % | 78 | 57 |
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| Second serve points won % | 58 | 34 |
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| Break points saved % | 50 | 17 |
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| Break points converted % | 83 | 50 |
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| Service points won % | 71 | 47 |
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| Return points won % | 53 | 29 |
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| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
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| Serve rating | 123 | 87 |
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| Return rating | 164 | 91 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Lanlana Tararudee |
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| Country |
BEL
|
THA
|
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| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Jul 7, 2004 |
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| Age | 30 | 21 |
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| Height | 179 cm | 171 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
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| Ranking (entering) | 21 | 131 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,956 | 549 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,866 | 1,643 |
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| Current career W-L | 319–204 | 9–10 |
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| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $859,011 |
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