Elise Mertens defeated Jasmine Paolini 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 2026 Italian Open third round on clay courts on May 9, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Jasmine Paolini |
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| Aces | 3 | 0 |
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| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
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| First serve % | 60 | 70 |
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| First serve points won % | 62 | 61 |
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| Second serve points won % | 55 | 50 |
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| Break points saved % | 55 | 38 |
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| Break points converted % | 62 | 45 |
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| Service points won % | 59 | 57 |
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| Return points won % | 43 | 41 |
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| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
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| Serve rating | 107 | 108 |
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| Return rating | 100 | 86 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Jasmine Paolini |
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| Country |
BEL
|
ITA
|
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| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Jan 4, 1996 |
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| Age | 30 | 30 |
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| Height | 179 cm | 163 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) | 22 | 8 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 1,858 | 3,722 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,881 | 1,893 |
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| Current career W-L | 319–204 | 176–137 |
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| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $16,250,509 |
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