Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Date of Birth | 17/11/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Leuven, Belgium |
Latest News about Elise Mertens
09/07/2026
Elise Mertens lost to Linda Noskova 6-3, 7-5 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, ending her singles run at the 2026 tournament. The result followed a strong week that included a notable upset win over former champion Elena Rybakina in the third round.
16/06/2026
Elise Mertens defeated Liudmila Samsonova 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the Berlin tournament. After dropping the opening set, she recovered strongly to take the match in three sets and advance at the WTA event.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Belgian professional tennis player known as a baseline player whose game blends defensive skills with aggressive shot making. Became world No. 1 in women’s doubles on 10 May 2021, the third Belgian to hold a top ranking in either singles or doubles. |
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| Professional Since | 2013 |
| Playing Hand | Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" (179 cm) |
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| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Current WTA Singles Rank | 19 |
| Current WTA Doubles Rank | 1 |
| Career High Singles Rank | 12 (November 26, 2018) |
Personal Life
| Languages | French, English, Dutch/Flemish |
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| Godmother | To twins Beau and Fréderique (sister's children) |
Family
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| Siblings | Lauren (older) |
Career
| WTA Tour Titles |
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| Grand Slam Doubles Titles | 6 | ||||
| Notable Singles Titles |
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| Notable Doubles Titles |
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Favourites
| Childhood Inspirations |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Baseline player with defensive skills and aggressive shot making |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mertenselise/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing tennis at age 4 | |
| 2. Ranked 8th in world rankings for youth prospects | |
| 3. In 2017, won first singles and doubles tournament, jumping from 120th to 35th in WTA rankings | |
| 4. Reached Australian Open singles semi-finals in 2018 | |
| 5. Reached US Open singles quarter-finals twice | |
| 6. Lost 2022 Dubai Championships singles final to Jelena Ostapenko | |
| 7. Best BNP Paribas Open singles result was fourth round in 2024 |