Elise Mertens def. Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-4 — Wimbledon 2026 R128

Match recap

Elise Mertens defeated Laura Siegemund 6-2, 6-4 in the R128 of the Wimbledon 2026.

Return pressure decided it. Elise Mertens took five of six break points to one of seven for Laura Siegemund, breaking four times in the opening set alone to lead their first meeting 6-2. Eight aces and zero faced on first serves in set one kept the margin clean, and Mertens broke to open set two on the way home.

Match stats

Elise Mertens: 8 aces, 17 winners, 53% first serves, 6 double faults, 5/6 break points. Laura Siegemund: 0 aces, 15 winners, 67% first serves, 3 double faults, 2/7 break points.

Profiles: Elise Mertens · Laura Siegemund — Wimbledon 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Elise Mertens and Laura Siegemund.