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 quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Wednesday, ending her run at the 2026 tournament. The Belgian player, currently ranked No. 19 in singles, was competing in the singles event after her successful doubles campaign earlier in the year[1].
16/06/2026
Mertens defeated Liudmila Samsonova 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the Berlin tennis tournament on Monday. The match took place at the Berlin Open, where Mertens showcased her resilience by recovering from a slow start to secure a straight-set victory in the final two sets[3].
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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
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| Grand Slam Doubles Titles | 6 | ||||
| Notable Singles 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 |