Elise Mertens is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. The Belgian has defeated Alyssa Ahn 6-1 6-0
and Lulu Sun 6-2 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 alongsideherpresumable opposition at the U.S. Open. The Belgian has a unfavourable record (11-17) against the plausible opposition.
R3 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34-31 | 24-20 | 2-6 | 2-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 24-29 | 14-18 | 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 |
Cristina Bucsa has a 25-25 win-loss record in 2025, 15-14 on hard. Regarding the previous 10 years, Bucsa has a 115-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cristina won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Last year at the U.S. Open Cristina was defeated by Sara Errani in the 1st round 3-6 6-0 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Cristina Bucsa
This would be the 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Cristina Bucsa fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Mertens and Bucsa (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
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 52-10 win-loss record in 2025, 28-5 on hard. In the last 10 years, Sabalenka has a 255-97 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 tournament in Brisbane where she overcame Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, and in Madrid where she overcame Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3).
Last year at the U.S. Open the Belarussian won the event after besting Jessica Pegula 7-5 7-5.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 14th time that Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 11-2
for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 5-1 on hard in major tournaments.Nevertheless, Elise Mertens may play 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 35-14 win-loss record in 2025, 19-8 on hard. In the previous 13 years, Jasmine has a 146-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the season was conquering the competition in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year at the U.S. Open Jasmine was defeated by Karolina Muchova in the 4th round 6-3 6-3.
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.
Notwithstanding, Elise Mertens could compete against Elena Rybakina. Their head to head record 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 39-16 win-loss record in 2025, 24-9 on hard. In the last 17 years, Pegula has a 275-135 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jessica won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the year was winning the tournament in Austin where she defeated Mccartney Kessler in the final 7-5 6-2, in Charleston where she beat Sofia Kenin in the final 6-3 7-5, and in Bad Homburg where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 7-5.
Last year at the U.S. Open Pegula capitulated to Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 7-5.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Jessica Pegula
This would be the 6th time that Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula square off. The head to head is 4-1 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens could fight against Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record 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 51-12 record in 2025, 30-7 on hard. Talking about the previous 10 years, the Pole has a 192-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current year was conquering the competition at the Wimbledon where she overcame 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 capitulated to Jessica Pegula in the quarter 6-2 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek
This would be the 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Elise Mertens may take on Cori Gauff. Their H2H is 4-1 for Cori Gauff.