Laura Siegemund defeated Simona Halep 6-1 6-2 in the Stuttgart round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Laura Siegemund came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laura Siegemund extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Siegemund L. took it in straight sets.
Siegemund L. and Halep S. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Siegemund L. went 5–6 (45%) against them, Halep S. 4–10 (29%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 2 better-results split).