Elise Mertens is just 2 victories away from seizing the crown at the Hobart tournament! The talented Belgian has showcased her prowess by besting Nuria Parrizas-Diaz with a score of 6-3, 6-1, followed by a solid 6-4, 6-3 win against Renata Zarazua. She triumphed over Veronika Kudermetova in a thrilling match that ended 6-1, 0-6, 6-2, propelling her into the semifinals where she will face off against Maya Joint.
Predicted Matchup and Head-to-Head Analysis
Here’s a look at Elise Mertens’s potential path in the Hobart International draw along with her projected opponents. The Belgian has no previous encounters with her possible opponents so far.
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1/2 – Maya Joint’s Ranking and Performance Insights
Head-to-Head Record: 0-0
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4 – 1win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 62-28 | 34-15 | 21-8 | 3-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 11-8 | 7-6 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Maya Joint boasts a 4-1 record in 2025, dominating on hard courts. Over the last four years, she holds a 48-25 record on hard surfaces.
Last year’s performance at Hobart International saw Maya not participating in this event.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Maya Joint
This match-up will mark the inaugural meeting between Elise Mertens and Maya Joint on the main tour.
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Final – Elina Avanesyan’s Rankings and Performance Overview
Head-to-Head Record: 0-0
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4 – 1win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 29-24 | 12-13 | 11-7 | 1-1 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-24 | 7-12 | 20-9 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-26 | 11-7 | 25-17 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Elina Avanesyan also shows a promising 4-1 record in 2025, with all her matches contested on hard courts. Over the last four years, she stands at a balanced 34-33 record on hard surfaces.
Last year during the Hobart International, the Armenian did not participate in the tournament.
H2H Elise Mertens vs. Elina Avanesyan
Elise Mertens and Elina Avanesyan are set to clash in their first encounter on the main tour.
Moreover, Elise Mertens might face Mccartney Kessler, with an untouched head-to-head record of 0-0.
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