Jacquemot Topples Mertens in Three-Set Thriller
Elsa Jacquemot pulled off one of the biggest win of her young career in Guadalajara, rallying from a set down to defeat Elise Mertens 4–6, 6–3, 6–4. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman showcased composure beyond her years, flipping the script after a nervy opening set against the top seed in her section. Jacquemot, who had dismantled Maria Sakkari 6–2, 6–0 in the previous round, backed up that performance with relentless depth and timely aggression. For Mertens, the loss continues a patchy 2025 mid-season, with early exits outweighing deep runs.
Mertens vs Jacquemot – Full Match Stats
| Statistic | Mertens | Jacquemot |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.88 | 1.13 |
| Serve Rating | 218 | 243 |
| Aces | 6 | 7 |
| Double Faults | 9 | 10 |
| 1st Serve % | 49% (48/97) | 60% (60/100) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 63% (30/48) | 68% (41/60) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 45% (22/49) | 45% (18/40) |
| Break Points Saved | 58% (7/12) | 69% (9/13) |
| Service Games | 64% (9/14) | 73% (11/15) |
| Ace % | 6.2% | 7% |
| Double Fault % | 9.3% | 10% |
| Return Rating | 145 | 171 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 32% (19/60) | 38% (18/48) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 55% (22/40) | 55% (27/49) |
| Break Points Won | 31% (4/13) | 42% (5/12) |
| Return Games | 27% (4/15) | 36% (5/14) |
| Pressure Points | 44% (11/25) | 56% (14/25) |
| Service Points | 54% (52/97) | 59% (59/100) |
| Return Points | 41% (41/100) | 46% (45/97) |
| Total Points | 47% (93/197) | 53% (104/197) |
| Match Points Saved | 1 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 7 | 8 |
| Service Games | 64% (9/14) | 73% (11/15) |
| Return Games | 27% (4/15) | 36% (5/14) |
| Total Games | 45% (13/29) | 55% (16/29) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 4 |
| Match Interruption | yes | |
| Match Duration | 2h 31m | |
Jiménez Kasintseva Shocks Kudermetova in Statement Win
Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva produced another upset of the day, dispatching former world No.9 Veronika Kudermetova 6–4, 6–2 in a performance that underlined her rising stature. The 20-year-old from Andorra controlled the tempo with confident first-strike tennis, leaving the more experienced Russian scrambling. It comes just weeks after a strong qualifying performance in the US Open leading to the main draw. With her all-court game rounding into form, she’s becoming one of the tour’s most exciting teenage threats.
Maria, Jovic, Frech Advance; Ostapenko Match Delayed
Veteran Tatjana Maria cruised past Canada’s Rebecca Marino 6–3, 7–5, using her trademark slice and court craft to neutralize the Canadian’s power. Teenaged Iva Jovic delivered another efficient display, ousting Colombia’s Camila Osorio 6–4, 6–2 to reach her third quarterfinal of the season.
Poland’s Magdalena Frech edged out Lucia Stefanini 6–1, 7–6(6), surviving a tense second-set tiebreak to keep her Guadalajara campaign alive. Meanwhile, the anticipated clash between Jelena Ostapenko and Maryna Stakusic has been delayed, leaving one quarterfinal slot still up for grabs.