Monica Niculescu def. Johanna Konta
6-1 6-2
Monica Niculescu defeated Johanna Konta 6-1 6-2 in the 2017 China Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2017.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Monica Niculescu | Johanna Konta |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| First serve % | 86.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 82.0% | 50.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 33.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 100.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points converted % | 57.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 75.0% | 45.0% |
| Return points won % | 55.0% | 25.0% |
| Total points won % | 65.0% | 35.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +18.5 | -11.3 |
| Match Return+ | +11.3 | -18.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2017 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Monica Niculescu | Johanna Konta |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | GBR |
| Birth date | Sep 25, 1987 | May 17, 1991 |
| Age | 30 | 26 |
| Height | 168 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 65 | 7 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 871 | 4,520 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,640 | 1,882 |
| Current career W-L | 179–214 | 179–122 |
| Current career earnings | $7,136,898 | $10,008,175 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.