Kirsten Flipkens vs Elise Mertens — Eastbourne Round of 32
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Flipkens K.Kirsten Flipkens defeated Elise Mertens 6-2 2-6 6-1 in the Eastbourne round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Elise Mertens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Kirsten Flipkens claimed a first win over Elise Mertens in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Kirsten Flipkens closed it out in three sets, 6–2 2–6 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-29 | Rabat | R32 | clay | Elise Mertens | 6-3 6-1 |
Serve vs return
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Statistics
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Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadMertens E.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 21 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About