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Elise Mertens

WTA Tour World #21 All-Court
World #21
Updated: 2026-06-15
Elise Mertens
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Player Profile

BornNovember 17, 1995
Height1.79 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2013
CoachChristopher Heyman
NationalityπŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ Belgium
Prize Money$18,848,688
Tour Titles10
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Current Equipment β€” 2025–26

Racquet Tempo 298 IGA Retail frame
Strings Yonex Poly Tour Pro Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
Not confirmed
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.

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Racquet Specs

FrameTempo 298 IGA
BrandTecnifibre
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
All-Court
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Elise Mertens is a versatile all-court player who adapts their game to the surface and the opponent. They are equally comfortable grinding from the baseline, attacking the net, or playing defensive rallies.

Their strength is variety β€” changing pace, using slices and angles, and being unpredictable. This makes them dangerous on all surfaces and hard to prepare a single game plan against.

How their equipment supports their style: The Tempo 298 IGA is a balanced frame that doesn't force a particular style β€” ideal for an all-court player who needs versatility. Yonex Poly Tour Pro complements this with a mix of control and feel across different shot types.

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Career Highlights

10
WTA Titles
485–283
Career W-L
68%
Win Rate
#12
Career High
$18,848,688
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
SF '18
Roland Garros
R4
Wimbledon
R4
US Open
QF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elise Mertens plays with the Tempo 298 IGA racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Tecnifibre players on the WTA equipment list.
Elise Mertens uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro β€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Elise Mertens's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. Their exact string tension has not been publicly confirmed.
Elise Mertens wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Elise Mertens's all-court setup translates well to club level. The Tempo 298 IGA is forgiving and versatile. If you play an all-court game and want a similar setup, try Yonex Poly Tour Pro at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for good all-round performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.