WTA · WTA 500
Aryna Sabalenka vs Polona Hercog
First round · Abu Dhabi Tennis Open 2021
At a glance
Aryna Sabalenka beat Polona Hercog 7-6(5) 6-2. First round, Abu Dhabi Tennis Open 2021 (WTA 500).
Score
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 |
|---|---|---|
 Aryna Sabalenka | 7 | 6 |
 Polona Hercog | 6(5) | 2 |
Aryna Sabalenka's path
| Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Polona Hercog | Won | 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| Second round |  Ajla Tomljanovic | Won | 7-5 6-4 |
| Quarterfinal |  Elena Rybakina | Won | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| Semifinal |  Maria Sakkari | Won | 6-3 6-2 |
| Final |  Veronika Kudermetova | Won | 6-2 6-2 |
Polona Hercog's path
| Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Aryna Sabalenka | Lost | 7-6(5) 6-2 |