Ajla Tomljanovic defeated Polona Hercog 6-3 6-4 in the Doha qualifying final on hard. The result followed the form book — Ajla Tomljanovic came in ranked #102. Ajla Tomljanovic claimed a first win over Polona Hercog in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Tomljanovic A. took it in straight sets.
Tomljanovic A. and Hercog P. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Tomljanovic A. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Hercog P. 2–4 (33%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Tomljanovic A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hercog P. leads 1–0