Elise Mertens is about to kick off her run in the draw at the U.S. Open. The past year at the U.S. Open, Elise lost in the 4th round to Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she ousted Veronika Kudermetova 3-6 6-4 6-3, Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3 6-2 and Madison Keys 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elise Mertens’s projected draw withherpresumable opponents at the U.S. Open. Elise has a losing record (11-16) against the plausible opponents.
R1 – Alyssa Ahn’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21-10 | 21-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 13-12 | 13-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 13-12 | 13-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alyssa Ahn has a 21-8 record in 2025, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 4 years, Alyssa has a 49-37 record on hard. Alyssa won 7 of her last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final W15 San Diego.
Last year at the U.S. Open the American didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Alyssa Ahn
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Alyssa Ahn since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Lulu Sun’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32-26 | 27-16 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 41-21 | 17-10 | 10-5 | 6-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 39-20 | 23-10 | 4-4 | 12-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 32-24 | 16-12 | 7-6 | 1-1 | 6-4 | 2-1 |
| 2021 | 27-13 | 19-9 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 25-11 | 24-9 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 19-3 | 14-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 20-13 | 12-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8-4 |
Lulu Sun has a 17-22 record in 2025, 12-12 on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, LuluAnke has a 155-80 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). LuluAnke won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Last year at the U.S. Open Sun got to the 1st round in 2024 in New York before retiring against Lucia Bronzetti when she was 6-3 ret..
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Lulu Sun
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Lulu Sun since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R3 – Alexandra Eala’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40-26 | 25-14 | 2-4 | 3-3 | 10-5 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-31 | 27-18 | 3-6 | 7-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 45-23 | 37-16 | 0-3 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-20 | 30-13 | 0-1 | 15-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 17-13 | 10-7 | 5-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 5-4 | 1-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alexandra Eala has a 27-18 win-loss record in 2025, 12-6 on hard. In the course of the last 7 years, Eala has a 117-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Filipino won 7 of her last 10 matches.
The Filipino’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final Eastbourne.
Last year at the U.S. Open Eala surrendered to Elena Gabriela Ruse in the qualifications 3-6 6-1 6-3.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Alexandra Eala
This contest would be 2nd time that Elise Mertens and Alexandra Eala play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Elise Mertens may square off with Cristina Bucsa. Their H2H record is 1-1.
R4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 11-2 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63-12 | 35-6 | 17-3 | 4-1 | 7-2 | 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 51-10 win-loss record in 2025, 27-5 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, the Belarussian has a 254-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Brisbane where she beat Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).
Last year at the U.S. Open the Belarussian won the event after downing Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 14th time that Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka fight against each other. The head to head is 11-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 5-1 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Elise Mertens may take on Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Elise Mertens.
1/4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-2 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46-21 | 27-12 | 13-3 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-21 | 19-10 | 12-5 | 3-4 | 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 |
Jasmine Paolini has a 34-14 record in 2025, 18-8 on hard. As for the previous 13 years, Paolini has a 145-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current year was conquering the tournament in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year at the U.S. Open the Italian capitulated to Karolina Muchova in the 4th round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Jasmine Paolini
This would be the 7th time that Elise Mertens and Jasmine Paolini play each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Elise Mertens could play Elena Rybakina. Their H2H is 6-1 for Elena Rybakina.
1/2 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53-23 | 35-12 | 11-5 | 3-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 39-16 | 29-9 | 4-2 | 0-2 | 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 |
Jessica Pegula has a 38-16 record in 2025, 23-9 on hard. Talking about the previous 17 years, Pegula has a 274-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jessica won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this current season was conquering the tournament in Austin where she beat Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, in Charleston where she defeated Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she beat Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 7-5.
Last year at the U.S. Open the American capitulated to Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 7-5.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Jessica Pegula
This match would represent the 6th time that Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens could face Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H is 0-0.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Iga Swiatek
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64-17 | 40-10 | 11-4 | 3-2 | 10-1 | 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 49-12 record in 2025, 28-7 on hard. In the previous 10 years, the Pole has a 190-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 5 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of this year was conquering the title at the Wimbledon where she defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0 6-0, and in Cincinnati where she overcame Jasmine Paolini in the final 7-5 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open the Pole surrendered to Jessica Pegula in the quarter 6-2 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Elise Mertens could take on Cori Gauff. Their head to head record is 4-1 for Cori Gauff.
