Elise Mertens vs. Iga Swiatek — China Open 2026 Quarterfinal Match Report At 30, Elise Mertens looks as if someone has turned every part of her game up by 10 percent. The serve is heavier. The returning is sharper. The forehand down the line is arriving with more conviction. The defensive backhand is absorbing everything. … Continue reading Elise Mertens Is Playing the Best Tennis of Her Life and Swiatek Cannot Find a Way Through