Elise Mertens is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Beijing. Elise has defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-4 6-76 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Cristina Bucsa.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elise Mertens’s projected draw andherplausible opponents in China Open. Elise has a unfavourable record (10-11) against the projected opposition.
R3 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20-25 | 10-14 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 35-30 | 17-15 | 7-8 | 8-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-31 | 17-8 | 15-12 | 10-6 | 5-4 | 2-1 |
| 2021 | 31-27 | 9-7 | 9-11 | 6-6 | 5-2 | 2-1 |
| 2020 | 14-13 | 4-3 | 8-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 49-21 | 19-6 | 8-5 | 18-6 | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| 2018 | 38-19 | 7-3 | 21-8 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 7-5 |
| 2017 | 32-23 | 8-2 | 15-16 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Cristina Bucsa has a 20-25 record in 2024, 10-14 on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, the Spaniard has a 96-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cristina won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in China Open Bucsa surrendered to Eva Lys in the qualifications 6-2 6-1.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Cristina Bucsa
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R4 – Karolina Muchova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14-5 | 8-2 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-13 | 28-9 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 11-12 | 3-2 | 3-3 | 5-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-9 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-8 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-14 | 25-9 | 6-2 | 3-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 29-11 | 5-2 | 7-4 | 10-1 | 3-3 | 4-1 |
| 2017 | 24-16 | 3-2 | 13-10 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
Karolina Muchova has a 14-5 win-loss record in 2024, 8-2 on hard. In the course of the last 9 years, Karolina has a 105-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Czech won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Karolina’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final Palermo.
Last year in China Open the Czech didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Karolina Muchova
This match would represent the 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Karolina Muchova fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Muchova on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Elise Mertens may come up against Jaqueline Cristian. Their H2H is 1-0 for Elise Mertens.
1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 8-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47-11 | 31-6 | 15-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 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 47-11 record in 2024, 31-6 on hard. As for the last 9 years, Sabalenka has a 220-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of the current season was winning the title at the Australian Open where she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2, in Cincinnati where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 7-5, and at the U.S. Open where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 7-5.
Last year in China Open Sabalenka was overcome by Elena Rybakina in the quarter 7-5 6-2.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 11th time that Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 8-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 5-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Elise Mertens may play Beatriz Haddad Maia. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Elise Mertens.
1/2 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-2 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37-16 | 17-8 | 12-5 | 0-1 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 43-30 | 20-16 | 16-8 | 5-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 30-25 | 14-11 | 10-10 | 6-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-24 | 17-13 | 12-7 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-15 | 1-8 | 4-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 48-29 | 12-8 | 32-14 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 28-33 | 9-9 | 18-18 | 1-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 28-28 | 10-8 | 11-9 | 3-6 | 4-4 | 0-1 |
Jasmine Paolini has a 37-16 record in 2024, 17-8 on hard. As for the previous 12 years, Paolini has a 125-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of this current year was conquering the title in Dubai where she defeated Anna Kalinskaya in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.
Last year in China Open Paolini was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the 3rd round 6-4 7-6(4).
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Jasmine Paolini
This match would represent the 7th time that Elise Mertens and Jasmine Paolini face off. The head to head is 4-2 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens could play Qinwen Zheng. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38-12 | 28-7 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 59-18 | 45-12 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-21 | 28-15 | 11-4 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-19 | 29-12 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-9 | 16-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 25-19 | 14-10 | 4-5 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 50-22 | 21-9 | 22-10 | 7-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 12-9 | 12-6 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Jessica Pegula has a 38-12 record in 2024, 28-7 on hard. Talking about the previous 16 years, Jessica has a 250-124 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jessica won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this current year was winning the tournament in Berlin where she defeated Anna Kalinskaya in the final 6-7(0) 6-4 7-6(3), and in Toronto where she overcame Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-3 2-6 6-1.
Last year in China Open Pegula capitulated to Jelena Ostapenko in the 3rd round 6-4 6-2.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Jessica Pegula
This match would represent the 4th time that Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Elise Mertens could square off with Cori Gauff. Their head to head is 4-1 for Cori Gauff.