Simona Halep def. Magda Linette
6-4 3-6 6-1
Simona Halep defeated Magda Linette 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the 2021 Cincinnati Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Simona Halep | Magda Linette |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 4 |
| Double faults | 3 | 0 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 69.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 60.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 41.0% | 52.0% |
| Break points saved % | 86.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 14.0% |
| Service points won % | 61.0% | 57.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 39.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +4.5 | +0.8 |
| Match Return+ | -0.8 | -4.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2021 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Simona Halep | Magda Linette |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | POL |
| Birth date | Sep 27, 1991 | Feb 12, 1992 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 168 cm | 171 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 14 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,821 | 1,659 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,993 | 1,745 |
| Current career W-L | 449–201 | 221–234 |
| Current career earnings | $40,236,618 | $9,028,397 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.