Elise Mertens is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Stuttgart. The Belgian has defeated Tatjana Maria 6-1 4-6 6-0 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Iga Swiatek.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elise Mertens’s projected draw withherpresumable opposition in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Mertens has a negative record (3-11) with the likely opposition.
R2 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30-4 | 22-3 | 6-1 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Iga Swiatek has a 24-3 record in 2024, but she has not competed hitherto on clay. The Pole won 9 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this current season was conquering the competition in Australia where she overcame Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, in Doha where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2, and in Indian Wells where she beat Maria Sakkari in the final 6-4 6-0.
Last year in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Iga conquered the event after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
1/4 – Linda Noskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15-8 | 14-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 34-20 | 22-10 | 6-5 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-17 | 10-5 | 14-5 | 16-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-11 | 13-7 | 10-4 | 15-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Linda Noskova has a 15-6 record in 2024, 1-0 on clay. Regarding the previous 6 years, the Czech has a 31-18 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Linda won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Noskova’s best achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Brisbane.
Last year in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Linda didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Linda Noskova
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Linda Noskova since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens could face Emma Raducanu. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29-4 | 22-4 | 7-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-22 | 11-8 | 7-9 | 13-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 21-10 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 13-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Elena Rybakina has a 22-4 win-loss record in 2024, but she has not played as yet on clay. Rybakina won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this current season was winning the tournament in Brisbane where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-0 6-3, and in Abu Dhabi where she overcame Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-1 6-4.
Last year in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Rybakina got to the 2nd round in 2023 in Stuttgart before retiring against Beatriz Haddad Maia when she was 6-1 3-1 ret..
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Elena Rybakina
This would be the 6th time that Elise Mertens and Elena Rybakina fight against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), but Mertens has a winning record of 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens could play Ons Jabeur. Their H2H record is 1-1.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18-5 | 14-4 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-22 | 20-15 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-18 | 24-11 | 13-3 | 1-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 14-7 | 6-3 | 9-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 39-22 | 28-12 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-25 | 34-13 | 7-6 | 3-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 36-25 | 20-11 | 2-4 | 6-6 | 7-3 | 1-1 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 15-4 record in 2024, 1-0 on clay. As for the last 9 years, Aryna has a 63-35 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Sabalenka won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this season was conquering the tournament at the Australian Open where she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Aryna lost to Iga Swiatek in the final 6-3 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 10th time that Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 7-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Elise Mertens could square off with Cori Gauff. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Cori Gauff.
