Naomi Osaka def. Elise Mertens
6-2 7-6(5)
Naomi Osaka defeated Elise Mertens 6-2 7-6(5) in the 2020 Cincinnati Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Naomi Osaka | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double faults | 5 | 3 |
| First serve % | 50.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 69.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 42.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points converted % | 56.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 56.0% | 55.0% |
| Return points won % | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Naomi Osaka | Elise Mertens |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | BEL |
| Birth date | Oct 16, 1997 | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Age | 22 | 24 |
| Height | 180 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 10 | 22 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,625 | 2,070 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,060 | 1,898 |
| Current career W-L | 250–135 | 320–204 |
| Current career earnings | $26,612,806 | $20,298,565 |
Path
Naomi Osaka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anett Kontaveit | 4-6 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 2020 | QF |
| Dayana Yastremska | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2020 | R16 |
| Karolina Muchova | 6-7(5) 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2020 | R32 |
Naomi Osaka's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Azarenka | (w/o) | L | H2H | Match data | Aug 29, 2020 | F |
Elise Mertens's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 2020 | QF |
| Veronika Kudermetova | 6-2 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2020 | R16 |
| Kristina Mladenovic | 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2020 | R32 |
| Rebecca Peterson | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 23, 2020 | R64 |