Serena Williams is about to go ahead with her run in the draw in French Open. The past year at the Paris, Williams lost in the 3rd round to Sofia Kenin 6-2 7-5. During the tournament, she bested Kurumi Nara 6-3 6-2. Williams won the French Open 5 times in 1999, 2002, 2003, 2013 and 2015 and she was the runner-up twice in 2000 and 2016.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Serena Williams’s projected draw together with the likely opponents at the French Open. Williams has a good record (44-10) against the likely opponents.
R1 – Kristie Ahn’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Serena Williams
Kristie Ahn has a 8-9 record in 2020, but she has not competed hitherto on clay. Kristie won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open Kristie lost to Aliona Bolsova in the qualifications 6-1 6-4.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Kristie Ahn
This contest would be 2nd time that Serena Williams and Kristie Ahn fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Williams (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay .
R2 – Andrea Petkovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-0 for Serena Williams
Andrea Petkovic has still to play a match in 2020. In 2019 she had a 26-27. 7-7 on clay. Andrea won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open Andrea lost to Ashleigh Barty in the 3rd round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Andrea Petkovic
This contest would be 6th time that Serena Williams and Andrea Petkovic square off. The head to head is 5-0 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay .
On the other hand, Serena Williams could fight against Tsvetana Pironkova. Their H2H is 5-0 for Serena Williams.
R3 – Barbora Strycova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Serena Williams
Barbora Strycova has a 4-7 record in 2020, 1-2 on clay. As for the previous 5 years, Strycova has a 157-125 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Strycova won 3 of her last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open the Czech surrendered to Samantha Stosur in the 1st round 6-2 7-6(3).
H2H Serena Williams vs. Barbora Strycova
This match would represent the 5th time that Serena Williams and Barbora Strycova fight against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Williams (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay .
Anyhow, Serena Williams may compete against Nina Stojanovic. Their H2H is 0-0.
R4 – Victoria Azarenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 18-5 for Serena Williams
Victoria Azarenka has a 14-4 win-loss record in 2020, 3-1 on clay. During the previous 3 years, the Belarussian has a 11-8 record on clay. Azarenka won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the current year was managing to win the title in New York where she beat Naomi Osaka in the final w/o.
Last year at the French Open the Belarussian lost to Naomi Osaka in the 2nd round 4-6 7-5 6-3.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka
This would be the 24th time that Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka square off. The head to head is 18-5 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on clay .
Possibly, Serena Williams may play Yulia Putintseva. Their head to head is 3-0 for Serena Williams.
1/4 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Serena Williams
Elina Svitolina has a 15-7 record in 2020, 4-1 on clay. Talking about the last 5 years, Elina has a 105-53 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Svitolina won 9 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of this year was conquering the competition in Monterrey where she overcame Marie Bouzkova in the final 7-5 4-6 6-4.
Last year at the French Open Svitolina was overcome by Garbine Muguruza in the 3rd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Elina Svitolina
This match would represent the 7th time that Serena Williams and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay .
Possibly, Serena Williams may take on Elise Mertens. Their head to head is 1-0 for Serena Williams.
1/2 – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 9-2 for Serena Williams
Simona Halep has a 20-2 record in 2020, 10-0 on clay. In connection to the previous 5 years, the Romanian has a 203-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Romanian will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best result of the current year was winning the title in Dubai where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 3-6 6-3 7-6(5), in Prague where she beat Elise Mertens in the final 6-2 7-5, and in Rome where she overcame Karolina Pliskova in the final 6-0 2-1 ret..
Last year at the French Open the Romanian was defeated by Amanda Anisimova in the quarter 6-2 6-4.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep
This match would represent the 12th time that Serena Williams and Simona Halep play each other. The head to head is 9-2 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay .
Possibly, Serena Williams could fight against Kiki Bertens. Their head to head record is 3-0 for Serena Williams.
Final – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
Karolina Pliskova has a 13-6 record in 2020, 4-1 on clay. Talking about the previous 5 years, the Czech has a 110-71 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Karolina won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current season was managing to win the tournament in Brisbane where she overcame Madison Keys in the final 6-4 4-6 7-5.
Last year at the French Open the Czech lost to Petra Martic in the 3rd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Serena Williams vs. Karolina Pliskova
This would be the 5th time that Serena Williams and Karolina Pliskova clash against each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Williams and Pliskova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay .
On the other hand, Serena Williams could take on Sofia Kenin. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Sofia Kenin.
