Polona Hercog defeated Yafan Wang 6-2 6-4 in the Rome qualifying round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Polona Hercog came in ranked #233, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Polona Hercog extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Hercog P. took it in straight sets.
Hercog P. and Wang Y. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Hercog P. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Wang Y. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.