Elise Mertens def. Panna Udvardy
6-4 6-2
Elise Mertens defeated Panna Udvardy 6-4 6-2 in the 2026 Italian Open second round on clay courts on May 7, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Panna Udvardy |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 4 | 4 |
| First serve % | 48.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 28.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 48.0% |
| Return points won % | 52.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.6 | -8.8 |
| Match Return+ | +8.8 | -1.6 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Panna Udvardy |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | HUN |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Sep 28, 1998 |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| Height | 179 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 22 | 71 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,858 | 931 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,873 | 1,678 |
| Current career W-L | 320–205 | 28–46 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $2,125,761 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Paolini | 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 9, 2026 | R32 |
Panna Udvardy's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Korneeva | 6-2 7-6(2) | W | H2H | Match data | May 6, 2026 | R128 |