Jasmine Paolini def. Elise Mertens
3-6 6-4 6-4
Jasmine Paolini defeated Elise Mertens 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the 2021 Indian Wells Open second round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jasmine Paolini | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 13 |
| First serve % | 71.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 54.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 41.0% | 27.0% |
| Break points saved % | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 50.0% | 47.0% |
| Return points won % | 53.0% | 50.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -6.7 | -9.7 |
| Match Return+ | +9.7 | +6.7 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2021 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Jasmine Paolini | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | BEL |
| Birth date | Jan 4, 1996 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Height | 163 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 63 | 18 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,075 | 2,885 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,727 | 1,867 |
| Current career W-L | 176–138 | 320–205 |
| Current career earnings | $16,250,509 | $20,298,565 |
Path
Jasmine Paolini's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Hontama | 6-0 3-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 8, 2021 | R128 |
| Natalia Vikhlyantseva | 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Oct 4, 2021 | Q1 |
Jasmine Paolini's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | 4-6 1-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Oct 11, 2021 | R32 |
Elise Mertens's path
No prior matches in this tournament.