Kaia Kanepi def. Simona Halep
6-2 6-4
Kaia Kanepi defeated Simona Halep 6-2 6-4 in the 2018 US Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kaia Kanepi | Simona Halep |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 0 |
| First serve % | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 59.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| Break points saved % | 0.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points converted % | 71.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 49.0% |
| Return points won % | 51.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kaia Kanepi | Simona Halep |
|---|---|---|
| Country | EST | ROU |
| Birth date | Jun 10, 1985 | Sep 27, 1991 |
| Age | 33 | 26 |
| Height | 179 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 44 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,239 | 8,061 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,733 | 2,097 |
| Current career W-L | 264–236 | 449–201 |
| Current career earnings | $8,492,308 | $40,236,618 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.