Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Elise Mertens Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Wojtek Kolan

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H2H Records Career Stats

HEAD TO HEAD
L. Annie Fernandez vs E. Mertens

Leylah Annie Fernandez

CAN

1

Win

Played

2

Win

Age

Height

1.79m

C. Rank

Best Rank

Total Titles

YTD Titles

$5.0M

Career Money

$9.7M

Left-Handed

Plays

Right-handed (Two-handed backhand)

Elise Mertens

BEL

1

Win

Played

2

Win

Age

Height

1.79m

C. Rank

Best Rank

Total Titles

YTD Titles

$5.0M

Career Money

$9.7M

Left-Handed

Plays

Right-handed (Two-handed backhand)

Head-to-head: Fernandez 1 - 2 Mertens

They have played 6 sets in total, with Leylah Annie Fernandez winning 2 and Elise Mertens winning 4. The last match between Elise Mertens and Leylah Annie Fernandez was at the Dubai Duty Free Championships - Dubai, 16-02-2025, Round: R1, Surface: Hard, with Elise Mertens getting the victory 6-2 6-2.

Players	Head To Head Match Wins
Fernandez	1
Mertens	2

Last 3 H2H Matches:

(R1) Dubai Duty Free Championships - Dubai(02-16-25)

Stats

Elise Mertens

Leylah Annie Fernandez

(R2) Guadalajara Open Akron - Guadalajara(09-19-23)

Stats

Leylah Annie Fernandez

Elise Mertens

(R1) Australian Open - Melbourne(02-09-21)

Stats

Elise Mertens

Leylah Annie Fernandez

L. A. Fernandez vs E. Mertens H2H Profile

L. A. Fernandez	Stats	E. Mertens
$4,981,437	Career Prize Money	$9,729,516
60.10% (232-154)	Career Total W/L	63.17% (482-281)
1	Hard	2
6	Titles	21
1	Total H2H Matches	2
56.36% (31-24)	YTD Win/Loss	64.29% (36-20)
2	YTD Titles	2

L. A. Fernandez vs E. Mertens Match Preview:

Recent Form: Second Serve Performance - In the past six months, both Mertens and Fernandez have exhibited exemplary second serve performances, with Mertens securing victory in 45.54% of points and Fernandez in 45.72%. This statistic has demonstrated a remarkable connection to the accuracy of match predictions.
Insights into Return Game Stats - Delving further into return game stats, it is evident that Mertens, in recent form, boasts an impressive 54.16% success rate in winning their opponent's second serve points. Fernandez, on the other hand, has proven slightly superior in this aspect with a 56.18% success rate. Comparing their first serve return statistics, Mertens commands a 41.78% success rate, whereas Fernandez stands at 35.93%. These figures play a significant role in determining the favored player in their much-anticipated head-to-head matchup.
Analysis Under Pressure - Examining their ability to thrive under pressure, Mertens has showcased resilience by saving 56.42% of breakpoints in recent competitions. In a similar vein, Fernandez has proven capable of preserving her composure by successfully defending against 59.77% of breakpoints. Such insightful statistics offer valuable guidance when it comes to in-game betting predictions.
Unveiling Performance Overview - Turning our attention to an overview of their performance over the past year, Mertens has emerged triumphant in 57.41% of matches played, boasting a win-loss record of 31/23. Meanwhile, Fernandez has showcased her mettle with a remarkable win percentage of 56.45%, accumulating a win-loss record of 35/27. These statistics provide us with a comprehensive understanding of their head-to-head prediction.
Surface Superiority - Unveiling their preferred playing surfaces, Mertens thrives on the hard courts, where she secures victory in an impressive 66% of matches (W/L 269/139). However, her performance on grass courts diminishes slightly, with a win percentage of 52% (W/L 34/31). Conversely, Fernandez excels on indoor hard courts with an exceptional 71% win rate (W/L 17/7), yet struggles relatively on clay courts, standing at a win percentage of 54% (W/L 46/39).
Player Level - In the past year, Mertens has predominantly competed on the illustrious Main tour, triumphing in 64% of matches (W/L 16/9). Similarly, Fernandez has predominantly showcased her skill on the Main tour, securing victories in 61.29% of matches (W/L 19/12). Evaluating and comparing these statistics enables us to discern the favored player, based on the level of events in which they have performed.
Direct Head-to-Head Matches - Over their previous encounters, Mertens and Fernandez have engaged in captivating battles twice, with each player emerging victorious on one occasion. In total, they have contested four sets, with the victory tally equally split between them. The most recent clash between Mertens and Fernandez transpired at the Guadalajara Open Akron on September 19, 2023. Played on a hard court, Fernandez emerged triumphant with a commendable score of 6-3, 6-4.
Match Duration: Head-to-Head - Past head-to-head matches between these players have exhibited an average match duration of 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 10 seconds.
Predicting the Deciding Set - Intriguingly, neither Mertens nor Fernandez have experienced a deciding set in their previous meetings. This information proves invaluable when trying to anticipate the outcome should this particular match extend to a thrilling conclusion.
Extreme Pressure Situations: Head-to-Head - Throughout their head-to-head encounters, Mertens and Fernandez have yet to engage in any tiebreaks, rendering their records in such extreme pressure situations equal, with no victories for either player.
Quality of Opponents - During the preceding 12 months, Mertens has faced opponents with an average ranking of 64.93, exemplifying her ability to contend against formidable competitors. Similarly, Fernandez has showcased her skills against players with an average ranking of 64.92, further underscoring her prowess on the court.
Deciding Set Performance: All Players - For those fascinated by live predictions and betting prospects, it is noteworthy that Mertens boasts a remarkable 53% success rate in deciding sets over the past year. Comparatively, Fernandez has proven her mettle by securing victory in 48% of all matches played on tour that extended to deciding sets.
Current Event Statistics - While past player performance provides valuable insights for predicting tennis matches, it is imperative to consider current event statistics once a competition is underway. These statistics shed light on the players' current form and performance at the ongoing event. To explore such data, please refer to the section below (if both players have participated in the current event). It is essential to acknowledge that certain players exhibit enhanced performance levels at specific events, and this should be taken into account when prognosticating the ultimate outcome.
Break Point Conversion - In recent competitions, Mertens has impressively converted 47.13% of breakpoint opportunities, while Fernandez stands close behind with a 46.09% success rate in capitalizing on chances to break their opponents' serve. This particular statistic holds significant weight when considering in-game live betting tips, especially when either player encounters a breakpoint opportunity.
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L. A. Fernandez vs E. Mertens H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions

L. A. Fernandez	Stats	E. Mertens
1	H2H Matches Won	2
2	Sets Won	4
20	Games Won	31
4	Aces (Total)	10
15	Total Double Faults	15
1:28:41	Average Match Time	1:28:41
57% (97/171)	1st Serve %	60% (101/169)
62% (60/97)	1st Serve Win %	74% (75/101)
43% (32/74)	2nd Serve Win %	43% (29/68)
26% (5/19)	Break Pts Won %	39% (11/28)
38% (65/169)	Return Points Win %	46% (79/171)
33% (1/3)	Best‑of‑3 Win %	67% (2/3)
100% (1/1)	1st Set Won, Won Match	100% (2/2)
0% (0/1)	1st Set Won, Lost Match	0% (0/2)
0% (0/2)	1st Set Lost, Won Match	0% (0/1)

Recent Performance Stats

L. A. Fernandez Recent Matches Played

OPPONENT	RESULT	SCORE	H2H
Hong Kong Tennis Open - Hong Kong - 27-10-2025
SF Victoria MbokoV. Mboko	L	2-6 6-3 6-2	Stats
QF Sorana CirsteaS. Cirstea	W	6-4 6-4	Stats
R2 Eva LysE. Lys	W	6-4 6-1	Stats
R1 Xiyu WangX. Wang	W	6-1 6-4	Stats
Toray Pan Pacific Open - Tokyo - 20-10-2025
R2 Elena RybakinaE. Rybakina	L	6-4 6-3	Stats

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E. Mertens Recent Matches Played

OPPONENT	RESULT	SCORE	H2H
Japan Open - Osaka - 13-10-2025
R2 Tereza ValentovaT. Valentova	L	6-4 6-1	Stats
R1 Cristina BucsaC. Bucsa	W	7-6(5) 6-3	Stats
Wuhan Open - Wuhan - 06-10-2025
R2 Belinda BencicB. Bencic	L	w/o	Stats
R1 Polina KudermetovaP. Kudermetova	W	7-6(5) 6-3	Stats
China Open - Beijing - 22-09-2025
R2 Mccartney KesslerM. Kessler	L	6-2 6-4	Stats

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L. A. Fernandez vs E. Mertens Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents

L. A. Fernandez	Stats	E. Mertens
60.10% (232/154)	YTD Win/Loss	63.17% (482/281)
58.47% (518/368)	Sets Win/Loss	60.73% (1061/686)
53.67% (4487/3874)	Games Win/Loss	55.12% (8716/7096)
62.45% (153/92)	Hard Win/Loss	65.19% (279/149)
52.17% (48/44)	Clay Win/Loss	62.15% (110/67)
70.83% (17/7)	Indoor Hard W/L	61.45% (51/32)
56.00% (14/11)	Grass Win/Loss	56.00% (42/33)
0.19	Aces Per Game	0.26
785	Aces Total	2003
0.39	Double Faults Per Game	0.35
1593	Total Double Faults	2688
1:37:19	Average Match Time	1:18:36
291.13	Average Opponent Rank	407.17
63% (16022/25564)	1st Serve %	59% (23575/40031)
65% (10366/16022)	1st Serve Win %	66% (15671/23575)
47% (4524/9531)	2nd Serve Win %	45% (7451/16447)
47% (1394/2963)	Break Points Won % (Total)	48% (2541/5330)
44% (11301/25479)	Return Points Win %	46% (19062/41409)
57.69% (30/22)	Slam W/L	67.48% (83/40)
44.58% (37/46)	Masters W/L	51.11% (69/66)
75.00% (12/4)	Cups W/L	64.29% (9/5)
66.19% (92/47)	Main Tour W/L	62.68% (173/103)
65.56% (59/31)	Challenger W/L	61.48% (83/52)
33.33% (2/4)	Futures W/L	81.25% (65/15)
60% (227/380)	Best of 3 Sets Win %	63% (474/751)
100% (2/2)	Best of 5 Sets Win %	63% (5/8)
58% (56/96)	Tiebreaks Win % (Total)	47% (70/150)
50% (59/117)	Deciding Set Win %	55% (119/218)
90% (224/202)	1st Set Won, Won Match	88% (482/422)
9% (224/21)	1st Set Won, Lost Match	12% (482/59)
17% (162/27)	1st Set Lost, Won Match	20% (281/57)