Elise Mertens defeated Heather Watson 6-3 6-4 in the 2018 Roland Garros second round on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Heather Watson |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double faults | 5 | 5 |
| First serve % | 53 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 52 | 46 |
| Second serve points won % | 41 | 27 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 27 |
| Break points converted % | 73 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 47 | 37 |
| Return points won % | 63 | 53 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Heather Watson |
| Country |
BEL
|
GBR
|
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | May 19, 1992 |
| Age | 22 | 26 |
| Height | 179 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 80 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,525 | 776 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,889 | 1,584 |
| Current career W-L | 318–204 | 146–199 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $6,127,899 |
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