Elise Mertens

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Mertens' career is a study in sustained excellence. She has been a world No. 1 in doubles, a six-time major champion, and a two-time WTA Finals winner. Her ability to win with four different partners across six years is a testament to her adaptability and court intelligence. In singles, she has reached the semifinals of a major and twice the quarterfinals at the US Open, proving she belongs among the best in both disciplines.

AwardsMertens has won six Grand Slam doubles titles, two WTA Finals doubles championships, and six WTA 1000 doubles titles. She reached the world No. 1 doubles ranking in 2021 and holds a career-high singles ranking of No. 12. Her consistency across surfaces and partners is her greatest achievement.

Records & Feats

Third Belgian to reach world No. 1 in tennis

Historic First·2021

Mertens became the third Belgian, after Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, to hold a top ranking in singles or doubles when she reached world No. 1 in doubles on May 10, 2021.