Padel World Cup 2026 · 2–7 Nov
Netherlands Netherlands · Age 24 · · w/ Nouws

Merel Van Houten

Merel Van Houten is currently ranked #351 in the world, representing Netherlands. Her most recent partner is Joyce Nouws.

World Ranking
#351
▼ 9 spots YTD
Points
58
Ranking points
Win Rate
33.3%
3 W · 6 L
Titles
0
0 finals
Ranking · 12 months ▼ 9
#325 #350 #375
LAST TOURNAMENT FIP Silver Houten Sep 2026 Eliminated in the Round of 16
R32 WON
6-2, 6-2
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R32 WON
6-2, 6-2
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R16 LOST
3-6, 3-6
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R16 LOST
3-6, 3-6
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2026 season through Oct 10 · week 41 ▼ 9 SPOTS YTD
3–6
Season record
33.3% win rate
0
Titles this season
—
0
Finals reached
of 4 events entered
#342
Best ranking YTD
2026 season peak
Recent form last 5 · 2W 3L Streak 2L · last 10 3W 6L
L L W W L YTD · 3W 6L
Form vs expectation against ELO
Performing at their level last 30 days · 6 matches

The ratings describe them well: results match what their ELO predicts.

Under-performing At their level Over-performing

Their ELO predicted a 49% win rate; they won 50%. (+1.3 points)

Last 7 days
—
No matches
Last 30 days
On par
49% → 50% · 6 matches (+1.3)
Last 90 days
Under-performing
51% → 38% · 8 matches (−13.4)
Month by month gap to expectation, in points

A bar is the gap that month; a grey stub means too few matches to judge; the dashed bar is the current month so far.

Same period last year
—
Not enough data
Deciding sets
0–2
won–lost
Tiebreaks
0–0
won–lost
Measured against the ELO ratings of all four players before each match. Includes qualifying, so it will not match the career record. How ELO works
L R16
3-6 3-6
September 26, 2026
L R16
3-6 3-6
September 26, 2026
W R32
6-2 6-2
September 25, 2026
W R32
6-2 6-2
September 25, 2026
W R32
6-0 6-1
September 11, 2026
Key matchups Full head-to-head →

As Houten / Nouws

VS
Stellato / Sussarello
0 · 2
2 MEETINGS
0% 100%
Sep 26
VS
Pas / Bosschem
2 · 0
2 MEETINGS
100% 0%
Sep 25
VS
Hering / Plümer
0 · 2
2 MEETINGS
0% 100%
Aug 28
VS
Mestach / Wyckaert
0 · 1
1 MEETINGS
0% 100%
Jul 10
Career snapshot 2026–2026
33.3%
3 W · 6 L
9 tracked matches
Titles
0
Finals
0
Semifinals
0
Win streak
2
career best
Current partnership Since 2026
+
Joyce Nouws
Netherlands · World #360
0
Titles
28.6%
Win rate
7
Matches

7 matches played together since 2026.

Synergy Much weaker together · −24.2 pts

Full pair stats
ELO rating STUDYPADEL
1433 #761 by ELO

A form-based rating that moves after every match — not the official FIP ranking.

ELO leaderboard
Ranking trend 12 MONTHS

12-month ranking progression

#325 #350 #375
Jul '26 Aug '26 Aug '26 Oct '26

Quick answers

What is Merel Van Houten's padel ranking?

Merel Van Houten is currently ranked World #351 in women's padel, #10 nationally for Netherlands — a career-high of World #342.

What is Merel Van Houten's career win rate?

Merel Van Houten has won 3 of 9 career matches — a 33.3% win rate.

Who is Merel Van Houten's padel partner?

Merel Van Houten currently plays with Joyce Nouws.

Where is Merel Van Houten from?

Merel Van Houten represents Netherlands on the professional padel tour.

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