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Belgian tennis professional Elise Mertens was born on November 17, 1995. Playing right-handed, she has remained among the top 15 ranks in both singles, and doubles matches in her career. She achieved the world no. 1 rank in women’s doubles in May 2021, a feat that has left many impressed. 

Mertens has made six singles and thirteen doubles WTA titles to her name till now. Additionally, she has even scored eleven singles and thirteen doubles ITF titles.  

Tennis Influences

Elise was introduced to tennis by her sister Lauren at the age of four. While growing up, she admired Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, two of the excellent Belgian professional tennis players. So, we can say they kind of influenced her during her tennis practice days. 

Since 2015, Mertens has been training at Kim Clijsters Academy and remains a member here.

Hobbies and Interests of Mertens

Mertens’ father is a furniture maker, while her mother is a teacher. She was home-schooled during her childhood days. Growing up, she enjoyed studying languages and is known to have learnt English, French and Dutch. 

Elise, in an interview, described herself as a quiet person who loved to lead a normal life away from the spotlight. She enjoys her time with her dogs at home which relaxes her immensely. 

Currently, Elise is in an intimate relationship with Robbe Ceyssens. Robbe, who himself was a tennis pro, is now her coach too. She met him in 2015 at the Kim Clijsters Academy, where he coaches. 

She is active on Instagram and is often seen sharing pictures of her tennis routine, puppies, time off with her boyfriend, and many such interesting posts.