Elise Mertens

About Elise Mertens

Born on November 17, 1995, Elise Mertens is a Belgian athlete who excels on the professional tennis circuit. She has distinguished herself by reaching the top echelon in both individual and partnered play, consistently ranking within the top 15 globally. Her highest individual standing was achieved on November 26, 2018, when she secured the world No. 12 position. The achievement of becoming the world's top-ranked doubles player first occurred for Mertens on May 10, 2021. Her impressive trophy cabinet boasts six singles championships and thirteen doubles victories on the WTA Tour. Notably, she has triumphed in three major Grand Slam doubles events: the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open, both secured alongside Aryna Sabalenka, and the 2021 Wimbledon Championships with Hsieh Su-wei. Beyond the premier tour, Mertens has also accumulated eleven singles and thirteen doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. While her most significant accolades have been in doubles, including the prestigious Sunshine Double in 2019 by winning both the Indian Wells and Miami events, her singles career has also seen considerable success. She advanced to the semifinals of the 2018 Australian Open and reached the quarterfinals of the US Open in both 2019 and 2020.