E. Mertens leads the head-to-head 3-1 since 2018 against J. Paolini, over 4 matches.
| Surface | E. Mertens | J. Paolini |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 1 |
| Hard | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Winner | Score | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | E. Mertens | 2 - 1 | Rome · 1/16-finals · clay |
| June 26, 2024 | J. Paolini | 0 - 0 | WTA Eastbourne · 1/8-finals · grass |
| Oct. 22, 2023 | E. Mertens | 2 - 0 | WTA Monastir · Final · hard |
| Feb. 21, 2022 | E. Mertens | 2 - 1 | Doha · 1/32-finals · hard |