Lulu Sun is about to kick off her bid in the draw in Cincinnati.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Lulu Sun’s projected draw includingherplausible opponents in Western & Southern Open. Sun has a weak record (0-1) with the projected opposition.
R1 – Linda Noskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28-18 | 19-8 | 6-6 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 34-20 | 22-10 | 6-5 | 5-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-17 | 10-5 | 14-5 | 16-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-11 | 13-7 | 10-4 | 15-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Linda Noskova has a 23-15 record in 2024, 14-6 on hard. During the previous 4 years, the Czech has a 59-28 record on hard. Noskova won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Linda’s best result of this year was getting to the semifinal Brisbane and Prague.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Linda capitulated to Cori Gauff in the 3rd round 6-4 6-0.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Linda Noskova
There is no head to head record between Lulu Sun and Linda Noskova since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R2 – Marta Kostyuk’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Marta Kostyuk
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34-20 | 24-12 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 26-22 | 22-16 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 28-20 | 18-11 | 3-4 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-17 | 8-9 | 10-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 27-12 | 16-6 | 7-3 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-16 | 5-4 | 24-8 | 4-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 28-15 | 20-7 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 13-4 | 0-0 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Marta Kostyuk has a 27-15 record in 2024, 17-7 on hard. In the previous 9 years, Marta has a 108-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Kostyuk won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Kostyuk’s best result of this current season was getting to the final San Diego and Stuttgart.
Last year in Western & Southern Open the Ukrainian was defeated by Jasmine Paolini in the 1st round 6-2 6-1.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Marta Kostyuk
This contest would be 2nd time that Lulu Sun and Marta Kostyuk clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kostyuk (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Lulu Sun could compete against Elise Mertens. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R3 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64-9 | 29-5 | 26-2 | 7-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Iga Swiatek has a 52-6 record in 2024, 22-3 on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Iga has a 155-40 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of this current season was conquering the title in Australia where she beat Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, in Doha where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2, in Indian Wells where she defeated Maria Sakkari in the final 6-4 6-0, in Madrid where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 4-6 7-6(7), in Rome where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-2 6-3, and at the French Open where she beat Jasmine Paolini in the final 6-2 6-1.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Swiatek was overcome by Cori Gauff in the semifinal 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Iga Swiatek
There is no head to head record between Lulu Sun and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Lulu Sun may compete against Varvara Gracheva. Their H2H is 1-0 for Varvara Gracheva.
1/4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42-21 | 19-10 | 12-5 | 3-4 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 43-30 | 20-16 | 16-8 | 5-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 30-25 | 14-11 | 10-10 | 6-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-24 | 17-13 | 12-7 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 7-15 | 1-8 | 4-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 48-29 | 12-8 | 32-14 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 28-33 | 9-9 | 18-18 | 1-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 28-28 | 10-8 | 11-9 | 3-6 | 4-4 | 0-1 |
Jasmine Paolini has a 32-14 win-loss record in 2024, 12-6 on hard. Regarding the last 12 years, Paolini has a 120-93 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paolini won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the tournament in Dubai where she overcame Anna Kalinskaya in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Paolini lost to Cori Gauff in the quarter 6-3 6-2.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Jasmine Paolini
There is no head to head record between Lulu Sun and Jasmine Paolini since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Lulu Sun could face Emma Navarro. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56-14 | 38-7 | 15-4 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Aryna Sabalenka has a 34-11 win-loss record in 2024, 18-6 on hard. During the last 9 years, the Belarussian has a 207-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition at the Australian Open where she defeated Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Western & Southern Open the Belarussian capitulated to Karolina Muchova in the semifinal 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Aryna Sabalenka
There is no head to head record between Lulu Sun and Aryna Sabalenka since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Lulu Sun may take on Jelena Ostapenko. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Jelena Ostapenko.
Final – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54-17 | 31-9 | 14-5 | 4-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-16 | 40-9 | 7-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 38-23 | 23-16 | 10-4 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-16 | 16-10 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 12-8 | 7-5 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-15 | 9-6 | 7-5 | 7-3 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-4 | 4-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Cori Gauff has a 38-13 record in 2024, 19-6 on hard. As for the last 8 years, Gauff has a 118-54 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Gauff won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the tournament in Auckland where she beat Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Gauff conquered the competition after beating Karolina Muchova 6-3 6-4.
H2H Lulu Sun vs. Cori Gauff
There is no head to head record between Lulu Sun and Cori Gauff since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Lulu Sun may face Elena Rybakina. Their H2H is 1-0 for Elena Rybakina.
