Shuai Zhang is about to commence her bid in the draw in Dubai. The previous year in Dubai, Zhang lost in the qualifications to Yulia Putintseva 6-1 6-3.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Shuai Zhang’s projected draw together withherprojected opponents in Dubai Duty Free Championships. Shuai has a unfavourable record (5-9) with the projected opposition.
R1 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Qinwen Zheng
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37-19 | 23-11 | 11-4 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-19 | 27-12 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-11 | 7-1 | 16-6 | 11-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 38-8 | 3-3 | 26-3 | 9-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 14-11 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 14-9 | 12-8 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Qinwen Zheng has a 8-5 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 7 years, Qinwen has a 71-37 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zheng won 6 of her last 10 matches.
The Chinese’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Abu Dhabi.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Zheng didn’t play in this event.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Qinwen Zheng
This contest would be 2nd time that Shuai Zhang and Qinwen Zheng face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zheng (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Ana Bogdan’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Ana Bogdan
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31-21 | 5-9 | 17-7 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-17 | 4-3 | 20-8 | 11-4 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 20-19 | 7-7 | 7-6 | 6-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-8 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-23 | 15-10 | 11-8 | 9-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 25-22 | 16-13 | 5-5 | 4-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 31-28 | 17-13 | 11-8 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 28-14 | 11-5 | 12-4 | 1-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Ana Bogdan has a 3-5 win-loss record in 2023, 3-4 on hard. In connection to the previous 15 years, Bogdan has a 164-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Bogdan didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Ana Bogdan
This contest would be 3rd time that Shuai Zhang and Ana Bogdan square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Bogdan (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Shuai Zhang could square off with Julia Grabher. Their H2H is 0-0.
R3 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 10-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 10-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Iga Swiatek has a 9-2 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. In the last 8 years, the Pole has a 100-31 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the season was conquering the tournament in Doha where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships the Pole capitulated to Jelena Ostapenko in the 2nd round 4-6 6-1 7-6(4).
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Iga Swiatek
There is no head to head record between Shuai Zhang and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Shuai Zhang may face Leylah Annie Fernandez. Their H2H is 1-0 for Leylah Annie Fernandez.
1/4 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Shuai Zhang
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38-25 | 26-17 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-23 | 21-12 | 8-5 | 4-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-20 | 23-13 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-11 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-23 | 11-11 | 15-5 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 24-26 | 17-17 | 7-4 | 0-2 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 26-23 | 15-10 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 46-33 | 19-19 | 23-12 | 0-0 | 4-1 | 0-1 |
Maria Sakkari has a 11-4 record in 2023, 8-3 on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, Maria has a 194-130 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Greek won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Maria’s best result of this season was reaching the semifinal Australia, Linz and Doha.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Maria didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Maria Sakkari
This contest would be 2nd time that Shuai Zhang and Maria Sakkari clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Zhang (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Shuai Zhang could face Veronika Kudermetova. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Shuai Zhang.
1/2 – Caroline Garcia’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Shuai Zhang
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40-27 | 23-17 | 4-4 | 7-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-21 | 21-13 | 11-4 | 4-1 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 27-26 | 15-14 | 8-6 | 3-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-11 | 5-6 | 4-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 27-27 | 8-16 | 10-8 | 2-1 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 39-22 | 23-13 | 13-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 48-22 | 27-11 | 12-6 | 3-3 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 40-26 | 17-15 | 7-7 | 10-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
Caroline Garcia has a 11-4 win-loss record in 2023, 7-3 on hard. In the last 14 years, the French player has a 198-160 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Caroline won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Garcia’s best result of this year was getting to the final Lyon.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Garcia lost to Barbora Krejcikova in the 1st round 6-4 7-6(0).
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Caroline Garcia
This match would represent the 6th time that Shuai Zhang and Caroline Garcia fight against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Zhang (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Shuai Zhang could compete against Cori Gauff. Their head to head is 2-0 for Cori Gauff.
Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Aryna Sabalenka
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55-14 | 35-9 | 14-3 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 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 a 11-0 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 8 years, Sabalenka has a 165-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the season was conquering the title in Adelaide where she beat Linda Noskova in the final 6-3 7-6(4), and at the Australian Open where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Last year in Dubai Duty Free Championships Sabalenka was overcome by Petra Kvitova in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This would be the 6th time that Shuai Zhang and Aryna Sabalenka face off. The head to head is 4-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Shuai Zhang could fight against Jessica Pegula. Their head to head record is 0-0.
