Elise Mertens def. Panna Udvardy 6-4, 6-2 — Italian Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Elise Mertens defeated Panna Udvardy 6-4, 6-2 in the R64 of the Italian Open 2026.

Elise Mertens made the second serve the difference in this 6-4, 6-2 win over Panna Udvardy, winning 55% of those points (17 of 31) while holding the Hungarian to 28% (5 of 18). Mertens converted 5 of 10 break chances and saved 6 of 8 in their first career meeting.

Match stats

Panna Udvardy: 1 ace, 68% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/8 break points. Elise Mertens: 3 aces, 47% first serves, 4 double faults, 5/10 break points.

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Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Panna Udvardy and Elise Mertens.