Elise Mertens def. Shuai Zhang
6-3 6-3
Elise Mertens defeated Shuai Zhang 6-3 6-3 in the 2021 Madrid Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Shuai Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 0 |
| Double faults | 4 | 2 |
| First serve % | 69.0% | 58.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 47.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 39.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | 60.0% | 17.0% |
| Break points converted % | 83.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 64.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 36.0% |
| Total points won % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Shuai Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | CHN |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | Jan 21, 1989 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Height | 179 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 44 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,480 | 1,631 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,966 | 1,678 |
| Current career W-L | 320–205 | 232–294 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $13,697,847 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.