Elise Mertens def. Kurumi Nara
6-2 6-7(5) 7-5
Elise Mertens defeated Kurumi Nara 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5 in the 2018 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Kurumi Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 0 |
| Double faults | 8 | 9 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 61.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 39.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 38.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 62.0% |
| Service points won % | 58.0% | 51.0% |
| Return points won % | 49.0% | 42.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Kurumi Nara |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | JPN |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Dec 30, 1991 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 179 cm | 155 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,940 | 636 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,882 | 1,512 |
| Current career W-L | 320–205 | 82–118 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $2,868,337 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.