Elise Mertens vs Mai Hontama — Monastir Quarter-final
BEL2
Mertens E.
Elise Mertens defeated Mai Hontama 6-3 6-2 in the Monastir quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Elise Mertens came in ranked #24, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Elise Mertens extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Elise Mertens dropped just 5 games past Mai Hontama.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-14 | Osaka | R32 | hard | Elise Mertens | 6-1 6-1 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (172 vs 154). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
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) · Hontama M.: 1 day rest · 1 match, 22 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About