Elise Mertens defeated Natalia Vikhlyantseva 6-4 6-4 in the New Haven qualifying final on hard. The result followed the form book — Elise Mertens came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elise Mertens extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Mertens E. took it in straight sets.
Mertens E. and Vikhlyantseva N. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Mertens E. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Vikhlyantseva N. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Mertens E. leads 1–0 · Clay: Mertens E. leads 1–0
Elise Mertens beat Natalia Vikhlyantseva 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Elise Mertens vs Natalia Vikhlyantseva — New Haven Qualifying Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2017-08-21/mertens-vs-vikhlyantseva-new-haven-q3?utm_source=cite (as of 21 August 2017).