Julia Goerges defeated Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 7-6 in the Auckland final on hard. The result followed the form book — Julia Goerges came in leading the head-to-head 5–4, defending last year's semi-final. Julia Goerges extended the head-to-head to 6–4.
Goerges J. took it in straight sets.
Goerges J. and Wozniacki C. faced 22 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Goerges J. went 17–9 (65%) against them, Wozniacki C. 22–5 (81%). Wozniacki C. came out better against 6 of 21 comparable opponents, Goerges J. against 3 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Hard: Wozniacki C. leads 4–3 · Clay: Goerges J. leads 3–0
Julia Goerges beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Julia Goerges vs Caroline Wozniacki — Auckland Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-01-07/goerges-vs-wozniacki-auckland-f?utm_source=cite (as of 7 January 2018).