Simona Halep is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Halep has defeated Lizette Cabrera 6-2 6-1 and Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6 6-4 7-5 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Veronika Kudermetova.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Simona Halep’s projected draw with the projected opposition at Australian Open. The Romanian has a a good record (11-4) against the likely opponents.
R3 – Veronika Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Veronika Kudermetova has a 8-2 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Veronika has a 111-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kudermetova won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Veronika’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final in Abu Dhabi.
Last year at the Australian Open the Russian lost to Sara Sorribes Tormo in the 1st round 2-6 6-1 6-1.
H2H Simona Halep vs. Veronika Kudermetova
There is no head to head record between Simona Halep and Veronika Kudermetova since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Iga Swiatek has a 3-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 4 years, Iga has a 34-14 record on hard.
Last year at the Australian Open the Pole capitulated to Anett Kontaveit in the 4th round 6-7(4) 7-5 7-5.
H2H Simona Halep vs. Iga Swiatek
This contest would be 3rd time that Simona Halep and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Halep and Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .
Possibly, Simona Halep may square off with Fiona Ferro. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Simona Halep
Aryna Sabalenka has a 8-1 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 6 years, Sabalenka has a 118-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Her most significant achievement of the current year was winning the title in in Abu Dhabi where she overcame Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-2.
Last year at the Australian Open Aryna surrendered to Carla Suarez Navarro in the 1st round 7-6(6) 7-6(6).
H2H Simona Halep vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 5th time that Simona Halep and Aryna Sabalenka fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard .
Nevertheless, Simona Halep could face Serena Williams. Their H2H record is 9-2 for Serena Williams.
1/2 – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Simona Halep
Naomi Osaka has a 5-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, the Japanese has a 145-68 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Osaka’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne.
Last year at the Australian Open Osaka was overcome by Cori Gauff in the 3rd round 6-3 6-4.
H2H Simona Halep vs. Naomi Osaka
This match would represent the 6th time that Simona Halep and Naomi Osaka square off. The head to head is 4-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Notwithstanding, Simona Halep may play Garbine Muguruza. Their head to head is 4-3 for Garbine Muguruza.
Final – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Simona Halep
Ashleigh Barty has a 6-0 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 11 years, Barty has a 145-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Her most significant result of this year was winning the competition in in Melbourne where she overcame Garbine Muguruza in the final 7-6(3) 6-4.
Last year at the Australian Open the Australian lost to Sofia Kenin in the semifinal 7-6(6) 7-5.
H2H Simona Halep vs. Ashleigh Barty
This would be the 5th time that Simona Halep and Ashleigh Barty play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Notwithstanding, Simona Halep could come up against Elina Svitolina. Their H2H record is 5-5.
