Elise Mertens def. Varvara Lepchenko
6-7(9) 7-6(4) 6-0
Elise Mertens defeated Varvara Lepchenko 6-7(9) 7-6(4) 6-0 in the 2018 Roland Garros first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elise Mertens | Varvara Lepchenko |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 5 |
| Double faults | 6 | 7 |
| First serve % | 64 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 64 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 49 | 24 |
| Break points saved % | 60 | 53 |
| Break points converted % | 47 | 40 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 50 |
| Return points won % | 50 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Elise Mertens | Varvara Lepchenko |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BEL | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 17, 1995 | May 21, 1986 |
| Age | 22 | 32 |
| Height | 179 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 92 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,525 | 735 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,882 | 1,648 |
| Current career W-L | 318–204 | 156–220 |
| Current career earnings | $20,298,565 | $5,799,749 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.