Shuai Zhang is about to begin her campaign in the draw in Birmingham. Last year in Birmingham, the Chinese had to withdraw in the 2nd round to Heather Watson when the scoreline was 5-2 ..
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Shuai Zhang’s projected draw together with the likely opposition in Viking Classic. Zhang has a negative record (4-7) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Jana Fett’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39-31 | 14-11 | 0-5 | 16-10 | 8-4 | 1-1 |
| 2021 | 24-25 | 3-4 | 9-10 | 10-8 | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 19-16 | 3-2 | 0-3 | 16-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-28 | 9-9 | 10-7 | 4-8 | 1-1 | 5-3 |
| 2018 | 14-23 | 9-13 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 44-25 | 20-11 | 8-4 | 8-6 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 12-11 | 8-7 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 4-3 |
| 2015 | 54-22 | 7-4 | 19-12 | 23-6 | 0-0 | 5-0 |
Jana Fett has a 15-14 record in 2022, 5-2 on grass. Regarding the previous 2 years, Jana has a 7-4 record on grass. Jana won 5 of her last 10 matches.
The Croatian’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the final the W25 Nottingham.
Last year in Viking Classic Jana didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Jana Fett
There is no head to head record between Shuai Zhang and Jana Fett since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Elena Gabriela Ruse’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Shuai Zhang
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17-23 | 13-10 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 31-16 | 9-5 | 20-8 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-10 | 9-3 | 7-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-19 | 9-6 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 29-23 | 1-2 | 11-12 | 7-3 | 6-3 | 4-3 |
| 2017 | 37-19 | 0-1 | 30-13 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 43-18 | 1-1 | 36-14 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 23-14 | 3-3 | 17-9 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Elena Gabriela Ruse has a 13-11 win-loss record in 2022, 1-0 on grass. Regarding the previous 2 years, Elena has a 2-2 record on grass. Gabriela Ruse won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Viking Classic Elena didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Elena Gabriela Ruse
This match would represent the 2nd time that Shuai Zhang and Elena Gabriela Ruse face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zhang (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
1/4 – Jelena Ostapenko’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Jelena Ostapenko
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33-19 | 19-10 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 32-19 | 12-9 | 5-4 | 7-4 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 9-8 | 3-2 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 26-28 | 8-14 | 3-7 | 11-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 28-22 | 12-14 | 5-4 | 4-2 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 50-21 | 21-11 | 21-4 | 3-4 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 21-30 | 12-18 | 2-4 | 3-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 46-21 | 11-5 | 10-6 | 14-5 | 4-3 | 7-2 |
Jelena Ostapenko has a 16-9 record in 2022, 1-0 on grass. Talking about the last 2 years, Ostapenko has a 9-2 record on grass. Ostapenko won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this current season was winning the title in Dubai where she overcame Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-0 6-4.
Last year in Viking Classic Ostapenko capitulated to Tereza Martincova in the 2nd round 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Jelena Ostapenko
This would be the 3rd time that Shuai Zhang and Jelena Ostapenko clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Shuai Zhang could come up against Dayana Yastremska. Their H2H is 2-1 for Shuai Zhang.
1/2 – Sorana Cirstea’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Sorana Cirstea
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22-21 | 10-10 | 4-6 | 4-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-18 | 11-10 | 11-3 | 0-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-10 | 14-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 21-21 | 9-9 | 7-8 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 17-25 | 10-13 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 30-26 | 15-10 | 9-7 | 2-6 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 46-23 | 12-6 | 24-9 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 11-18 | 2-4 | 8-11 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Sorana Cirstea has a 16-13 record in 2022, 1-0 on grass. Regarding the previous 2 years, Cirstea has a 3-3 record on grass. Cirstea won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Sorana’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the semifinal Lyon and Istanbul.
Last year in Viking Classic Sorana didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Sorana Cirstea
This match would represent the 4th time that Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Cirstea (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Shuai Zhang may come up against Donna Vekic. Their H2H is 4-1 for Shuai Zhang.
Final – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Simona Halep
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39-11 | 23-6 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-10 | 12-5 | 4-3 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-3 | 10-2 | 13-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 43-17 | 20-11 | 11-3 | 3-2 | 9-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 46-11 | 28-7 | 16-3 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 47-17 | 19-10 | 20-3 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 45-18 | 24-10 | 15-4 | 2-3 | 4-1 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 49-17 | 39-8 | 6-4 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Simona Halep has a 21-7 record in 2022, 1-0 on grass. During the last 1 years, Simona has a 1-0 record on grass. The Romanian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Melbourne where she overcame Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in Viking Classic Simona didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Simona Halep
This would be the 6th time that Shuai Zhang and Simona Halep square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on grass in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Shuai Zhang may come up against Camila Giorgi. Their H2H is 1-1.
