Sloane Stephens defeated Julia Goerges 7-5 2-6 6-1 in the New Haven round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sloane Stephens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Sloane Stephens extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Stephens S. came through in three sets.
Stephens S. and Goerges J. faced 8 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Stephens S. went 5–4 (56%) against them, Goerges J. 4–6 (40%). Stephens S. came out better against 3 of 6 comparable opponents, Goerges J. against 0.