Elise Mertens vs Jessica Pegula: Head-to-Head Record

Elise Mertens

Belgium

4–1
5 meetings
Jessica Pegula

United States

Hard: 2–1Clay: 2–0
Elise Mertens
4–1
Jessica Pegula

Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula have met 5 times on the professional tour. Elise Mertens leads the head-to-head 4–1. Their most recent meeting came at Rome in 2025.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Mertens E. and Pegula J. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Mertens E. went 8–7 (53%) against them, Pegula J. 10–12 (45%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 4 better-results split).

8–7 · 53%Mertens E. · better vs 2
Record vs common opponents
10–12 · 45%Pegula J. · better vs 4
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
17–18Sets27–27
167–165Games265–249
3–2Tiebreaks2–5
3–2Deciding sets3–7
Mertens E. better · same surface, 0 days apart▾
Pegula J. better · same surface▾
Both lost · same surface, 17 days apart▾
Pegula J. better · same surface, 0 days apart▾
Pegula J. better · same surface▾
Mertens E. better · different surfaces (Grass × Hard)▾
Both won · same surface · incl. team event▾
Both won · same surface▾
Both won · different surfaces (Grass × Hard)▾
Pegula J. better · same surface · incl. team event · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Mixed · hard to compare — different surfaces (Clay × Hard) · 6 months apart▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Elise Mertens vs Jessica Pegula stats comparison

Ratings

#22 WTARanking#3 WTA
1894Elo (overall)2097
1847Hard Elo2058
1811Clay Elo1941
1750Grass Elo1903

Form

LLWLWWWWLWLast 10WWWLWWLWWW
2026 win rate·Clear edge
61%
80%
02026 titles2

Clutch

Under pressure
Elise MertensJessica Pegula
Clutch Rating·Clear edge
69
93
Break points saved·Clear edge
65
86
Break points won·Even
97
99
Deciding sets·Dominant
63
99
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
71
91

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Elise MertensJessica Pegula
Freshness·Slight edge
85
78

Elise Mertens: 4 days rest · 1 match, 24 games (7d) · Jessica Pegula: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 37 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Elise Mertensserving70% hold

wins 58% of points on serve vs Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegulaserving79% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Elise Mertens

Serve advantage — Jessica Pegula

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Clear edge
53%
70%
Deciding sets won·Clear edge
50%
67%

Career

Career win rate·Slight edge
62%
67%
10Career titles12

Profile

30Age32
179 cmHeight170 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 5 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula?

Elise Mertens leads the head-to-head against Jessica Pegula 4–1 after 5 meetings.

How many times have Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula played each other?

Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula have played each other 5 times on the professional tour.

When did Elise Mertens and Jessica Pegula last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Rome in 2025, where Elise Mertens won.