Elise Mertens is starting her run in the draw in Wuhan. The previous year in Wuhan, Mertens lost in the 1st round to Donna Vekic 3-6 6-1 6-3.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Elise Mertens’s projected draw andherprojected opponents in Wuhan Open. Mertens has a negative record (8-19) with the projected opponents.
R1 – Polina Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19-26 | 18-18 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 53-35 | 28-13 | 21-14 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 33-26 | 5-5 | 13-13 | 10-5 | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| 2022 | 54-19 | 30-14 | 8-3 | 16-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-13 | 3-2 | 9-7 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-4 | 2-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 6-2 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Polina Kudermetova has a 19-22 record in 2025, 18-14 on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, Polina has a 91-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kudermetova won 5 of her last 10 matches.
The Russian’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final Brisbane.
Last year in Wuhan Open the Russian didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Polina Kudermetova
There is no head to head record between Elise Mertens and Polina Kudermetova since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Belinda Bencic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Elise Mertens
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39-17 | 31-12 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-13 | 24-10 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-18 | 13-9 | 13-4 | 10-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 37-20 | 22-9 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 8-8 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 50-22 | 23-9 | 11-6 | 9-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 27-21 | 15-12 | 1-1 | 7-5 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Belinda Bencic has a 30-15 win-loss record in 2025, 22-10 on hard. In connection to the previous 1 years, Belinda has a 22-10 record on hard. Belinda won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the year was winning the title in Abu Dhabi where she overcame Ashlyn Krueger in the final 4-6 6-1 6-1.
Last year in Wuhan Open the Swiss didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Belinda Bencic
This would be the 2nd time that Elise Mertens and Belinda Bencic clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Mertens (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Elise Mertens may play Donna Vekic. Their head to head record is 1-1
.R3 – 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 59-14 record in 2025, 38-9 on hard. In the last 10 years, the Pole has a 200-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the current season was winning the title at the Wimbledon where she beat Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-0 6-0, in Cincinnati where she defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final 7-5 6-4, and in Seoul where she beat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final 1-6 7-6(3) 7-5.
Last year in Wuhan Open the Pole didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 3rd time that Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Elise Mertens may compete against Marie Bouzkova. Their H2H is 2-0 for Marie Bouzkova.
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 41-16 win-loss record in 2025, 22-10 on hard. In the last 13 years, Jasmine has a 149-107 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of this season was winning the tournament in Rome where she beat Cori Gauff in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in Wuhan Open Jasmine surrendered to Qinwen Zheng in the quarter 6-2 3-6 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.
Yet, Elise Mertens may play Clara Tauson. Their head to head is 1-0 for Elise Mertens.
1/2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Cori Gauff
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48-16 | 29-9 | 18-3 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 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 42-14 record in 2025, 24-9 on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, Gauff has a 154-67 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the season was winning the competition in Australia where she overcame Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-4, and at the French Open where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4.
Last year in Wuhan Open Gauff was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal 1-6 6-4 6-4.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Cori Gauff
This would be 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.
Nonetheless, Elise Mertens could square off with Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – 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 56-10 win-loss record in 2025, 32-5 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the Belarussian has a 259-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of this current season was conquering the competition in Brisbane where she overcame Polina Kudermetova in the final 4-6 6-3 6-2, in Miami where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 7-5 6-2, in Madrid where she defeated Cori Gauff in the final 6-3 7-6(3), and at the U.S. Open where she overcame Amanda Anisimova in the final 6-3 7-6(3).
Last year in Wuhan Open Sabalenka conquered the tournament after defeating Qinwen Zheng 6-3 5-7 6-3.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This match would represent the 14th time that Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 11-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 5-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Elise Mertens could compete against Amanda Anisimova. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Elise Mertens.