L. Boisson
To Win
E. Mertens
To Win
By Wojtek Kolan
Form
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L W L L W L W W W LThey have played 7 sets in total, with Mertens winning 6 and Gracheva winning 1. The last match between Mertens and Gracheva was at the Credit One Charleston Open - Charleston, 03-04-2025, Round: Second, Surface: Clay, with Elise Mertens getting the victory 6-3 7-5.
Players | Head-To-Head Match Wins |
---|---|
Elise Mertens | 3 |
Varvara Gracheva | 0 |
LAST H2H MATCH: Credit One Charleston Open - Charleston(03-04-2025)
Mertens | Stats | Gracheva |
---|---|---|
68% (21-10) | YTD Win/Loss | 44% (11-14) |
3 | Head-to-Head | 0 |
24 | Ranking | 68 |
12 | Highest Rank | 39 |
29 | Age | 24 |
R | Plays | R |
20 | Titles | 7 |
63% (467-271) | Career Total W/L | 57% (275-205) |
$9,160,501 | Career Prize Money | $2,472,803 |
1 | YTD Titles | 0 |
3 | Clay H2H | 0 |
25 May 2025 / First
25 May 2025 / First
French Open - Paris wta
25 May 2025 / First
French Open - Paris atp
25 May 2025 / First
Winning Player | Losing Player | Score | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6-3 7-5 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Varvara Gracheva
52%
(
39 of
75)
1st Serve %
47%
(
37 of
78)
3
Aces
0
7
Double Faults
4
67%
(
26 of
39)
1st Serve Won
57%
(
21 of
37)
50%
(
18 of
36)
2nd Serve Won
39%
(
16 of
41)
40%
(
6 of
15)
Break Points Won
27%
(
3 of
11)
41%
(
31 of
75)
Rtn Points Won
53%
(
41 of
78)
85
Total Points Won
68
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6-4 3-6 6-2 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Varvara Gracheva
47%
(
46 of
97)
1st Serve %
73%
(
67 of
92)
6
Aces
0
5
Double Faults
3
67%
(
31 of
46)
1st Serve Won
66%
(
44 of
67)
47%
(
24 of
51)
2nd Serve Won
24%
(
6 of
25)
43%
(
6 of
14)
Break Points Won
29%
(
4 of
14)
43%
(
42 of
97)
Rtn Points Won
46%
(
42 of
92)
97
Total Points Won
92
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6-2 6-3 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Varvara Gracheva
80%
(
40 of
50)
1st Serve %
66%
(
47 of
71)
1
Aces
0
0
Double Faults
0
63%
(
25 of
40)
1st Serve Won
49%
(
23 of
47)
60%
(
6 of
10)
2nd Serve Won
33%
(
8 of
24)
43%
(
6 of
14)
Break Points Won
67%
(
2 of
3)
38%
(
19 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
56%
(
40 of
71)
71
Total Points Won
50
|
Stats | ||
---|---|---|
3 | H2H Matches | 0 |
6 | Sets Won | 1 |
40 | Games Won | 25 |
10 | Aces (Total) | 0 |
12 | Total Double Faults | 7 |
2:1:25 | Average Match Time | 2:1:25 |
56% (125/222) | 1st Serve % | 63% (151/241) |
66% (82/125) | 1st Serve Win % | 58% (88/151) |
49% (48/97) | 2nd Serve Win % | 33% (30/90) |
42% (18/43) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 32% (9/28) |
51% (123/241) | Return Points Win % | 41% (92/222) |
100% (3/3) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 0% (0/3) |
100% (1/1) | Deciding Set Win % | 0% (0/1) |
100% (3/3) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 0% (0/0) |
0% (3/0) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 0% (0/0) |
0% (0/0) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 0% (3/0) |
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Analysing the recent form and performance metrics of Elise Mertens and Varvara Gracheva presents intriguing insights into their potential head-to-head outcome. In the past six months, Mertens has secured 40.26% of points on her second serve, marginally trailing Gracheva who holds a slightly better figure at 41.23%. This statistic often highly correlates with match prediction accuracy.
On the return side, Elise Mertens has been highly effective, winning 49.75% of her opponent's second-serve points in recent form. In contrast, Gracheva stands at 49.28%. Furthermore, for first serve returns, Gracheva leads with a commendable 33.87%, while Mertens registers 26.36%. Such differential statistics in return games are pivotal for forecasting who gains the upper hand in direct H2H matchups.
When under pressure, particularly in crucial breakpoint situations, Mertens appears more resilient, saving 50.21% of breakpoints compared to Gracheva's 45.69%. Conversely, when converting breakpoints, Mertens achieves a rate of 34.11%, whereas Gracheva excels with a 41.56% conversion rate.
Examining the previous year, Mertens has a superior match-winning record with a win rate of 58.18%, compared to Gracheva's 50.94%. Importantly, Mertens thrives on hard courts with a career win percentage of 66% on the surface, whereas Gracheva's highest success comes on clay, with the same win percentage of 66%. However, both players exhibit weaker performances on grass, with Gracheva particularly struggling with a win rate of only 36%.
Mertens and Gracheva have clashed twice before, with Mertens victorious on both occasions, including a recent encounter at the Credit One Charleston Open, where Mertens triumphed 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. On the main tour over the last year, Mertens has won 64% of her matches, contrasting with Gracheva’s 35.29% win rate, reflecting their relative positions on the competitive ladder.
Considering their direct head-to-head record, Mertens has an unbeaten record in deciding sets against Gracheva, highlighting her edge in high-stakes scenarios. Over the past year, Mertens has competed against higher-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 64.49, in stark contrast to the average rank of 131.49 for Gracheva’s opponents.
This detailed analysis of recent performance indicators and head-to-head statistics suggests Mertens is favored to secure the victory in the upcoming match against Gracheva. Such data-driven insights are critical for accurately predicting match outcomes, with strong implications for bettor predictions as the match progresses.
Mertens vs Gracheva Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88
OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R4 |
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Diana Shnaider
Player
Elise Mertens
68%
(
43 of
63)
1st Serve %
60%
(
27 of
45)
1
Aces
2
1
Double Faults
4
72%
(
31 of
43)
1st Serve Won
78%
(
21 of
27)
60%
(
12 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
28%
(
5 of
18)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
5)
32%
(
20 of
63)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
19 of
45)
62
Total Points Won
46
|
6-2 6-3 | H2H | ||
R3 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Jessica Pegula
51%
(
35 of
69)
1st Serve %
51%
(
26 of
51)
4
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
3
69%
(
24 of
35)
1st Serve Won
58%
(
15 of
26)
65%
(
22 of
34)
2nd Serve Won
48%
(
12 of
25)
100%
(
4 of
4)
Break Points Won
13%
(
1 of
8)
33%
(
23 of
69)
Rtn Points Won
47%
(
24 of
51)
70
Total Points Won
50
|
7-5 6-1 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Suzan Lamens
55%
(
46 of
83)
1st Serve %
61%
(
57 of
93)
6
Aces
1
7
Double Faults
6
74%
(
34 of
46)
1st Serve Won
56%
(
32 of
57)
43%
(
16 of
37)
2nd Serve Won
42%
(
15 of
36)
46%
(
6 of
13)
Break Points Won
33%
(
4 of
12)
40%
(
33 of
83)
Rtn Points Won
49%
(
46 of
93)
96
Total Points Won
80
|
3-6 6-2 6-3 | H2H | ||
R3 |
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Aryna Sabalenka
Player
Elise Mertens
57%
(
44 of
77)
1st Serve %
39%
(
30 of
76)
6
Aces
2
4
Double Faults
8
66%
(
29 of
44)
1st Serve Won
60%
(
18 of
30)
45%
(
15 of
33)
2nd Serve Won
35%
(
16 of
46)
64%
(
7 of
11)
Break Points Won
50%
(
4 of
8)
43%
(
33 of
77)
Rtn Points Won
55%
(
42 of
76)
86
Total Points Won
67
|
3-6 6-2 6-1 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Maria Camila Osorio Serrano
61%
(
38 of
62)
1st Serve %
68%
(
40 of
59)
3
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
4
82%
(
31 of
38)
1st Serve Won
55%
(
22 of
40)
38%
(
9 of
24)
2nd Serve Won
58%
(
11 of
19)
44%
(
4 of
9)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
35%
(
22 of
62)
Rtn Points Won
44%
(
26 of
59)
66
Total Points Won
55
|
6-3 6-3 | H2H | ||
QF |
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Aryna Sabalenka
Player
Elise Mertens
74%
(
39 of
53)
1st Serve %
58%
(
31 of
53)
5
Aces
4
0
Double Faults
1
67%
(
26 of
39)
1st Serve Won
61%
(
19 of
31)
79%
(
11 of
14)
2nd Serve Won
32%
(
7 of
22)
50%
(
4 of
8)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
30%
(
16 of
53)
Rtn Points Won
51%
(
27 of
53)
64
Total Points Won
42
|
6-4 6-1 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Diana Shnaider
60%
(
37 of
62)
1st Serve %
61%
(
51 of
83)
8
Aces
0
3
Double Faults
5
76%
(
28 of
37)
1st Serve Won
57%
(
29 of
51)
48%
(
12 of
25)
2nd Serve Won
47%
(
15 of
32)
25%
(
4 of
16)
Break Points Won
50%
(
2 of
4)
35%
(
22 of
62)
Rtn Points Won
47%
(
39 of
83)
79
Total Points Won
66
|
6-2 7-6(5) | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Elise Mertens
Player
Aliaksandra Sasnovich
54%
(
36 of
67)
1st Serve %
62%
(
44 of
71)
5
Aces
0
4
Double Faults
5
64%
(
23 of
36)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
30 of
44)
58%
(
18 of
31)
2nd Serve Won
26%
(
7 of
27)
44%
(
4 of
9)
Break Points Won
29%
(
2 of
7)
39%
(
26 of
67)
Rtn Points Won
48%
(
34 of
71)
75
Total Points Won
63
|
7-6(3) 6-2 | H2H |
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OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
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SF |
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Katie Boulter
Player
Varvara Gracheva
48%
(
42 of
88)
1st Serve %
71%
(
48 of
68)
2
Aces
1
10
Double Faults
3
64%
(
27 of
42)
1st Serve Won
50%
(
24 of
48)
41%
(
19 of
46)
2nd Serve Won
15%
(
3 of
20)
62%
(
8 of
13)
Break Points Won
38%
(
5 of
13)
48%
(
42 of
88)
Rtn Points Won
60%
(
41 of
68)
87
Total Points Won
69
|
6-0 3-6 6-3 | H2H | ||
QF |
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Varvara Gracheva
Player
Kamilla Rakhimova
67%
(
78 of
117)
1st Serve %
55%
(
59 of
108)
3
Aces
1
3
Double Faults
6
58%
(
45 of
78)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
40 of
59)
41%
(
16 of
39)
2nd Serve Won
33%
(
16 of
49)
54%
(
7 of
13)
Break Points Won
39%
(
7 of
18)
48%
(
56 of
117)
Rtn Points Won
48%
(
52 of
108)
113
Total Points Won
112
|
7-5 2-6 6-4 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Varvara Gracheva
Player
Hailey Baptiste
64%
(
80 of
125)
1st Serve %
53%
(
41 of
77)
1
Aces
1
3
Double Faults
6
56%
(
45 of
80)
1st Serve Won
59%
(
24 of
41)
51%
(
23 of
45)
2nd Serve Won
39%
(
14 of
36)
55%
(
6 of
11)
Break Points Won
55%
(
6 of
11)
46%
(
57 of
125)
Rtn Points Won
51%
(
39 of
77)
107
Total Points Won
95
|
2-6 6-4 6-3 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Varvara Gracheva
Player
Louisa Chirico
75%
(
41 of
55)
1st Serve %
65%
(
32 of
49)
4
Aces
1
1
Double Faults
3
63%
(
26 of
41)
1st Serve Won
53%
(
17 of
32)
57%
(
8 of
14)
2nd Serve Won
29%
(
5 of
17)
83%
(
5 of
6)
Break Points Won
20%
(
1 of
5)
38%
(
21 of
55)
Rtn Points Won
55%
(
27 of
49)
61
Total Points Won
43
|
6-1 6-2 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Madison Keys
Player
Varvara Gracheva
69%
(
60 of
87)
1st Serve %
59%
(
50 of
85)
3
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
4
70%
(
42 of
60)
1st Serve Won
54%
(
27 of
50)
41%
(
11 of
27)
2nd Serve Won
46%
(
16 of
35)
29%
(
4 of
14)
Break Points Won
22%
(
2 of
9)
39%
(
34 of
87)
Rtn Points Won
49%
(
42 of
85)
95
Total Points Won
77
|
7-6(4) 6-1 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Varvara Gracheva
Player
Ajla Tomljanovic
72%
(
50 of
69)
1st Serve %
68%
(
44 of
65)
3
Aces
0
5
Double Faults
4
62%
(
31 of
50)
1st Serve Won
59%
(
26 of
44)
53%
(
10 of
19)
2nd Serve Won
43%
(
9 of
21)
67%
(
4 of
6)
Break Points Won
40%
(
2 of
5)
41%
(
28 of
69)
Rtn Points Won
46%
(
30 of
65)
71
Total Points Won
63
|
6-3 6-4 | H2H | ||
R1 |
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Lulu Sun
Player
Varvara Gracheva
61%
(
52 of
85)
1st Serve %
70%
(
60 of
86)
3
Aces
1
1
Double Faults
5
79%
(
41 of
52)
1st Serve Won
62%
(
37 of
60)
39%
(
13 of
33)
2nd Serve Won
46%
(
12 of
26)
57%
(
4 of
7)
Break Points Won
25%
(
2 of
8)
36%
(
31 of
85)
Rtn Points Won
43%
(
37 of
86)
91
Total Points Won
80
|
3-6 6-1 6-4 | H2H | ||
R2 |
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Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Player
Varvara Gracheva
75%
(
39 of
52)
1st Serve %
55%
(
37 of
67)
1
Aces
1
0
Double Faults
1
59%
(
23 of
39)
1st Serve Won
49%
(
18 of
37)
77%
(
10 of
13)
2nd Serve Won
43%
(
13 of
30)
56%
(
5 of
9)
Break Points Won
67%
(
2 of
3)
37%
(
19 of
52)
Rtn Points Won
54%
(
36 of
67)
69
Total Points Won
50
|
6-3 6-3 | H2H |
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Stats | ||
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63% (467/271) | Win/Loss | 57% (275/205) |
61% (1025/663) | Sets Win/Loss | 56% (615/482) |
55% (8402/6837) | Games Win/Loss | 53% (5307/4785) |
66% (272/142) | Hard Win/Loss | 49% (80/82) |
63% (110/66) | Clay Win/Loss | 65% (148/79) |
61% (51/32) | Indoor Hard W/L | 54% (43/37) |
52% (34/31) | Grass Win/Loss | 36% (4/7) |
0.25 | Aces Per Game | 0.17 |
1874 | Aces Total | 838 |
0.35 | Double Faults Per Game | 0.28 |
2589 | Total Double Faults | 1400 |
1:17:29 | Average Match Time | 1:31:14 |
387.61 | Average Opponent Rank | 341.2 |
59% (22542/38209) | 1st Serve % | 60% (18624/30893) |
66% (14943/22542) | 1st Serve Win % | 62% (11534/18624) |
45% (7061/15658) | 2nd Serve Win % | 47% (5824/12262) |
48% (2444/5115) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 48% (1782/3737) |
46% (18233/39499) | Return Points Win % | 45% (13828/30448) |
68% (78/37) | Slam W/L | 53% (23/20) |
52% (67/63) | Masters W/L | 51% (28/27) |
64% (9/5) | Cups W/L | 40% (2/3) |
63% (165/99) | Main Tour W/L | 45% (62/76) |
61% (83/52) | Challenger W/L | 66% (119/62) |
81% (65/15) | Futures W/L | 71% (41/17) |
63% (459/726) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 57% (271/476) |
63% (5/8) | Best of 5 Sets Win % | 0% (0/0) |
46% (64/139) | Tiebreaks Win % (Total) | 53% (48/90) |
56% (116/209) | Deciding Set Win % | 50% (71/141) |
88% (465/410) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 86% (283/243) |
12% (465/54) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 14% (283/40) |
20% (273/54) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 16% (197/31) |