Elise Mertens is about to go ahead with her campaign in the draw in Indian Wells. Last season in Indian Wells, Elise lost in the 4th round to Cori Gauff 6-0 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Cori Gauff , Xinyu Wang 6-1 6-4 and Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-4.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elise Mertens’s projected draw includingherlikely opponents in BNP Paribas Open. Mertens has a unfavourable record (5-19) with the projected opponents.
R2 – Kimberly Birrell’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Kimberly Birrell
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17-5 | 15-4 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 41-30 | 22-19 | 1-1 | 1-6 | 12-4 | 5-0 |
| 2023 | 42-33 | 32-21 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 1-4 | 5-0 |
| 2022 | 41-25 | 38-20 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 8-15 | 5-6 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 31-28 | 22-18 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
Kimberly Birrell has a 17-4 win-loss record in 2025, 15-3 on hard. In connection to the last 12 years, Birrell has a 168-122 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kimberly won 9 of her last 10 matches.
The Australian’s most significant result of the season was reaching the final the W75 Brisbane.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Australian didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Kimberly Birrell
This contest would be 2nd time that Elise Mertens and Kimberly Birrell play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Birrell (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Madison Keys’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Madison Keys
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16-1 | 16-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 24-12 | 7-6 | 13-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 33-15 | 19-9 | 5-3 | 0-2 | 9-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 30-20 | 25-12 | 4-4 | 0-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 11-15 | 3-9 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 8-5 | 8-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 28-15 | 16-9 | 10-3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 29-14 | 16-9 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Madison Keys has a 14-1 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 17 years, the American has a 243-138 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the season was winning the title in Adelaide where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 4-6 6-1, and at the Australian Open where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 2-6 7-5.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American surrendered to Yulia Putintseva in the 3rd round 6-4 6-1.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Madison Keys
This would be the 6th time that Elise Mertens and Madison Keys play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Keys (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Elise Mertens may square off with Anastasia Potapova. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R4 – Emma Navarro’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Emma Navarro
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-6 | 11-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-24 | 33-14 | 14-7 | 0-0 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 64-24 | 17-9 | 37-11 | 3-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 31-18 | 8-8 | 23-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-13 | 6-6 | 13-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 10-12 | 3-4 | 7-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 19-9 | 2-3 | 12-5 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Emma Navarro has a 10-5 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 9 years, the American has a 81-55 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Navarro won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the year was conquering the competition in Merida where she defeated Emiliana Arango in the final 6-0 6-0.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American was overcome by Maria Sakkari in the quarter 5-7 6-2 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Emma Navarro
This contest would be 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Emma Navarro clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Navarro (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Elise Mertens may face Donna Vekic. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Donna Vekic.
1/4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Cori Gauff
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-3 | 11-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-18 | 31-10 | 14-5 | 4-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-16 | 40-9 | 7-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-23 | 23-16 | 10-4 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-16 | 16-10 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-8 | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-15 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-4 | 4-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Cori Gauff has a 9-3 win-loss record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Gauff has a 139-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Australia where she overcame Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-4.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American lost to Maria Sakkari in the semifinal 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Cori Gauff
This match would represent the 6th time that Elise Mertens and Cori Gauff face off. The head to head is 4-1 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Elise Mertens may compete against Diana Shnaider. Their head to head is 1-0 for Elise Mertens.
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 8-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14-3 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 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 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 12-3 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In the last 10 years, Aryna has a 239-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the season was winning the tournament in Brisbane where she defeated Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Aryna lost to Emma Navarro in the 4th round 6-3 3-6 6-2.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 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.
Possibly, Elise Mertens may play Jasmine Paolini. Their H2H is 4-2 for Elise Mertens.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16-4 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 64-9 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 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 |
Iga Swiatek has a 15-4 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. During the last 10 years, the Pole has a 177-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Swiatek’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final Australia.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Iga conquered the title after defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-0.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek
This match would represent the 2nd time that Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
However, Elise Mertens may come up against Jessica Pegula. Their H2H is 3-1 for Elise Mertens.
