ADELAIDE DRAW. Heather Watson’s prediction with Tomljanovic next. H2H and rankings

Adelaide draw - Heather Watson. See the draw preview and prediction with Ajla Tomljanovic, Sofia Kenin, Ashleigh Barty, Paula Badosa Gibert, Aryna Sabalenka in the Adelaide International 1.

Heather Watson Stats info

Heather Watson is starting her campaign in the draw in Adelaide.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Heather Watson’s projected draw together with the likely opposition in Adelaide International 1. Watson has a a good record (4-2) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Ajla Tomljanovic (45) – H2H 1-0
R2 – Sofia Kenin (12) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Ashleigh Barty (1) – H2H 0-1
or Cori Gauff (22) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Paula Badosa Gibert (8) – H2H 1-0
or Iga Swiatek (9) – H2H 0-2
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 1-1
or Maria Sakkari (6) – H2H 0-2
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R1 – Ajla Tomljanovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Heather Watson

38 - 27win/loss in 2024

Rank
33
High
32
LLWWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 38-27 19-14 7-6 5-4 7-3 0-0
2021 30-24 11-12 10-6 3-3 6-3 0-0
2020 5-12 4-8 0-3 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 31-29 20-17 7-7 0-1 4-4 0-0
2018 36-24 24-14 7-6 0-1 5-3 0-0
2017 29-20 23-11 4-6 2-3 0-0 0-0
2016 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2015 23-26 14-15 7-7 0-0 2-4 0-0

Ajla Tomljanovic has still to play a match in 2022. In 2021 she had a 30-24. 11-12 on hard.

Last year in Adelaide International 1 the Australian lost to Storm Sanders in the 1st round 6-1 6-2.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Ajla Tomljanovic

This contest would be 2nd time that Heather Watson and Ajla Tomljanovic square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Watson (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Sofia Kenin’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Heather Watson

10 - 17win/loss in 2024

Rank
228
High
4
LLWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 10-17 7-14 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-0
2021 11-10 7-5 3-4 0-0 1-1 0-0
2020 24-9 12-6 6-2 6-1 0-0 0-0
2019 49-23 37-14 5-5 1-2 6-2 0-0
2018 37-26 25-14 2-6 4-4 6-2 0-0
2017 47-28 28-14 17-10 1-2 1-2 0-0
2016 29-17 14-10 15-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2015 17-10 6-4 11-6 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sofia Kenin has still to play a match in 2022. In 2021 she had a 11-10. 7-5 on hard.

Last year in Adelaide International 1 the American didn’t play in this event.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Sofia Kenin

This would be the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Sofia Kenin square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Watson (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

1/4 – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ashleigh Barty

11 - 0win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 11-0 11-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 42-8 21-4 14-4 0-0 7-0 0-0
2020 11-3 11-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 57-13 32-9 11-2 6-1 8-1 0-0
2018 46-19 24-10 7-5 3-1 12-3 0-0
2017 42-16 28-8 5-3 3-2 6-3 0-0
2016 16-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 12-3 4-1
2015 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Ashleigh Barty has still to play a match in 2022. In 2021 she had a 42-8. 21-4 on hard.

Last year in Adelaide International 1 Barty was overcome by Danielle Rose Collins in the 2nd round 6-3 6-4.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Ashleigh Barty

This match would represent the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Ashleigh Barty clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Barty (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Heather Watson may come up against Cori Gauff. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Heather Watson.

1/2 – Paula Badosa Gibert’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Heather Watson

32 - 22win/loss in 2024

Rank
13
High
2
LWLLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 32-22 20-13 8-5 1-2 3-2 0-0
2021 43-17 19-9 17-3 4-3 3-2 0-0
2020 14-9 7-6 6-2 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 57-33 17-13 17-12 7-4 7-3 9-1
2018 39-21 8-3 19-11 11-4 1-3 0-0
2017 38-23 12-6 26-17 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 19-14 0-1 19-12 0-0 0-1 0-0
2015 17-12 8-6 8-3 1-3 0-0 0-0

Paula Badosa Gibert has still to play a match in 2022. In 2021 she had a 43-17. 19-9 on hard.

Last year in Adelaide International 1 the Spaniard didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Paula Badosa Gibert

This match would represent the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Paula Badosa Gibert fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Watson (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Heather Watson could fight against Iga Swiatek. Their H2H is 2-0 for Iga Swiatek.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

33 - 22win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
LWWLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0
2017 36-25 20-11 2-4 6-6 7-3 1-1
2016 30-18 14-7 6-6 6-5 0-0 4-0

Aryna Sabalenka has still to play a match in 2022. In 2021 she had a 45-18. 24-11 on hard.

Last year in Adelaide International 1 Aryna didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 3rd time that Heather Watson and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Sabalenka on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Heather Watson could come up against Maria Sakkari. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Maria Sakkari.