Venus Williams def. Simona Halep
6-1 4-6 7-6(6)
Venus Williams defeated Simona Halep 6-1 4-6 7-6(6) in the 2012 Madrid Open round of 64 on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Simona Halep |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 1 |
| Double faults | 7 | 2 |
| First serve % | 50 | 68 |
| First serve points won % | 72 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 33 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 67 |
| Service points won % | 60 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 40 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Simona Halep |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | ROU |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Sep 27, 1991 |
| Age | 31 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 168 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 72 | 47 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 870 | 1,230 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,024 | 1,716 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 449–201 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $40,236,618 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.