Simona Halep defeated Ashleigh Barty 7-5 6-4 in the 2018 Cincinnati Open third round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Simona Halep | Ashleigh Barty |
| Aces | 1 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 1 |
| First serve % | 80 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 60 | 68 |
| Second serve points won % | 71 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Simona Halep | Ashleigh Barty |
| Country |
ROU
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AUS
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| Birth date | Sep 27, 1991 | Apr 24, 1996 |
| Age | 26 | 22 |
| Height | 168 cm | 166 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 16 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 8,061 | 2,770 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,100 | 1,932 |
| Current career W-L | 449–201 | 197–72 |
| Current career earnings | $40,236,618 | $23,829,070 |
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