Elina Svitolina is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Elina has defeated Varvara Gracheva 7-62 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Renata Zarazua.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Elina Svitolina’s projected draw and the projected opposition at the French Open. Svitolina has a weak record (13-16) against the likely opponents.
R2 – Renata Zarazua’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Prediction: Svitolina in 2 sets.
Renata Zarazua has a 22-8 record in 2020, 15-4 on clay. As for the last 5 years, the Mexican has a 104-68 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Renata won 8 of her last 10 matches.
The Mexican’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the final in the W25 Prague.
Last year at the French Open the Mexican didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Renata Zarazua
There is no head to head record between Elina Svitolina and Renata Zarazua since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R3 – Ekaterina Alexandrova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 16-9 record in 2020, 3-4 on clay. In the course of the last 5 years, Ekaterina has a 60-46 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alexandrova won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of this season was winning the tournament in Shenzhen where she beat Elena Rybakina in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year at the French Open Ekaterina was overcome by Aliona Bolsova in the 3rd round 6-2 7-5.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova
There is no head to head record between Elina Svitolina and Ekaterina Alexandrova since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Elina Svitolina may play Astra Sharma. Their head to head is 0-0.
R4 – Elise Mertens’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Elina Svitolina
Elise Mertens has a 27-10 win-loss record in 2020, 8-3 on clay. During the last 5 years, Mertens has a 80-44 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Elise won 8 of her last 10 matches.
The Belgian’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the final in Prague.
Last year at the French Open Mertens capitulated to Anastasija Sevastova in the 3rd round 6-7(3) 6-4 11-9.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Elise Mertens
This would be the 5th time that Elina Svitolina and Elise Mertens play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Svitolina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay .
Nonetheless, Elina Svitolina may compete against Caroline Garcia. Their head to head record is 3-1 for Caroline Garcia.
1/4 – Serena Williams’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Serena Williams
Serena Williams has a 17-5 record in 2020, 1-0 on clay. In the course of the previous 3 years, Williams has a 7-1 record on clay. Serena won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the year was winning the tournament in Auckland where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-4.
Last year at the French Open Williams was defeated by Sofia Kenin in the 3rd round 6-2 7-5.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Serena Williams
This contest would be 7th time that Elina Svitolina and Serena Williams face off. The head to head is 5-1 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay .
Nonetheless, Elina Svitolina could play Victoria Azarenka. Their H2H record is 3-0 for Victoria Azarenka.
1/2 – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 5-5
Simona Halep has a 21-2 record in 2020, 11-0 on clay. In the last 5 years, the Romanian has a 204-62 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 most significant result of the year was conquering the tournament in Dubai where she overcame 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 beat Karolina Pliskova in the final 6-0 2-1 ret..
Last year at the French Open Halep lost to Amanda Anisimova in the quarter 6-2 6-4.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Simona Halep
This would be the 11th time that Elina Svitolina and Simona Halep face off. The head to head is 5-5 (see full H2H stats), 2-1 for Svitolina on clay .
On the other hand, Elina Svitolina may take on Kiki Bertens. Their head to head record is 2-2.
Final – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-4 for Karolina Pliskova
Karolina Pliskova has a 14-6 record in 2020, 5-1 on clay. In connection to the last 5 years, the Czech has a 111-71 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Czech won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the season was winning the title in Brisbane where she overcame Madison Keys in the final 6-4 4-6 7-5.
Last year at the French Open the Czech was defeated by Petra Martic in the 3rd round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Elina Svitolina vs. Karolina Pliskova
This contest would be 10th time that Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova clash against each other. The head to head is 5-4 for Pliskova (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on clay .
Nonetheless, Elina Svitolina may square off with Sofia Kenin. Their head to head is 3-2 for Elina Svitolina.
