Shuai Zhang is about to begin her bid in the draw at the Australian Open. The previous year at the Melbourne, Shuai lost in the 3rd round to Sofia Kenin 7-5 7-67. In the previous edition of this tournament, she bested Caty McNally 6-2 6-4 and Sloane Stephens 2-6 7-5 6-2.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Shuai Zhang’s projected draw including the projected opposition at Australian Open. The Chinese has a weak record (8-13) against the projected opposition.
R1 – Ann Li’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Ann Li has a 4-0 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 6 years, the American has a 76-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Ann’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne.
Last year at the Australian Open Ann was overcome by Sofia Kenin in the 2nd round 6-1 6-3.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Ann Li
There is no head to head record between Shuai Zhang and Ann Li since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Alize Cornet’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-3 for Alize Cornet
Alize Cornet has a 2-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the last 17 years, Alize has a 187-153 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Cornet lost to Donna Vekic in the 2nd round 6-4 6-2.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Alize Cornet
This contest would be 8th time that Shuai Zhang and Alize Cornet play each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Cornet (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard .
Alternatively, Shuai Zhang could play Valeria Savinykh. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Shuai Zhang.
R3 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Aryna Sabalenka has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 6 years, Sabalenka has a 116-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Her most significant achievement of this year was winning the title in in Abu Dhabi where she beat Veronika Kudermetova in the final 6-2 6-2.
Last year at the Australian Open Sabalenka surrendered to Carla Suarez Navarro in the 1st round 7-6(6) 7-6(6).
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 3rd time that Shuai Zhang and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 1-1 for Zhang and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
Nevertheless, Shuai Zhang may play Daria Kasatkina. Their H2H is 0-0.
R4 – Serena Williams’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Serena Williams
Serena Williams has a 3-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the last 19 years, Serena has a 373-58 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Williams’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the semifinal in Melbourne.
Last year at the Australian Open the American was defeated by Qiang Wang in the 3rd round 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Serena Williams
This contest would be 3rd time that Shuai Zhang and Serena Williams play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Williams (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
Nevertheless, Shuai Zhang could compete against Alison Riske. Their head to head is 3-2 for Alison Riske.
1/4 – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
Simona Halep has a 2-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 15 years, Halep has a 232-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Halep lost to Garbine Muguruza in the semifinal 7-6(8) 7-5.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Simona Halep
This contest would be 5th time that Shuai Zhang and Simona Halep clash against each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 2-1 for Zhang on hard .
Nevertheless, Shuai Zhang could take on Iga Swiatek. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka has a 3-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the last 8 years, the Japanese has a 143-68 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Naomi’s best achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal in Melbourne.
Last year at the Australian Open Osaka surrendered to Cori Gauff in the 3rd round 6-3 6-4.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Naomi Osaka
This would be the 6th time that Shuai Zhang and Naomi Osaka fight against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Osaka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Nonetheless, Shuai Zhang could compete against Bianca Vanessa Andreescu. Their H2H is 0-0.
Final – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty has a 4-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Ashleigh has a 145-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Australian capitulated to Sofia Kenin in the semifinal 7-6(6) 7-5.
H2H Shuai Zhang vs. Ashleigh Barty
This match would represent the 2nd time that Shuai Zhang and Ashleigh Barty face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Barty (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .
Possibly, Shuai Zhang could play Sofia Kenin. Their head to head record is 1-1.
