David Goffin defeated Donald Young 6-2 6-3 in the Shenzhen quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — David Goffin came in defending last year's round of 16.
Goffin D. took it in straight sets.
Goffin D. and Young D. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Goffin D. went 3–3 (50%) against them, Young D. 0–3 (0%). Goffin D. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Young D. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.