WTA · WTA 500
Leylah Annie Fernandez vs Elise Mertens
First round · Ningbo Open 2026
At a glance
Leylah Annie Fernandez beat Elise Mertens 2-6 6-3 7-5. First round, Ningbo Open 2026 (WTA 500). Head-to-head: Leylah Annie Fernandez 3, Elise Mertens 2, from 5 matches.
Score
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Leylah Annie Fernandez | 2 | 6 | 7 |
 Elise Mertens | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Leylah Annie Fernandez's path
| Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Elise Mertens | Won | 2-6 6-3 7-5 |
| Round of 16 |  Aliaksandra Sasnovich | Won | 7-5 6-7(3) 6-3 |
| Quarterfinal |  Ekaterina Alexandrova | Won | 4-6 6-2 6-1 |
| Semifinal |  Marie Bouzkova | Won | 6-3 7-5 |
| Final |  Elena Rybakina | Lost | 6-2 6-2 |
Elise Mertens's path
| Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Leylah Annie Fernandez | Lost | 2-6 6-3 7-5 |