Maria Sakkari is about to begin her campaign in the draw at the Australian Open. Last season at the Melbourne, the Greek lost in the 4th round to Petra Kvitova 6-74 6-3 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she ousted Madison Keys 6-4 6-4, Nao Hibino 7-6(4) 6-4 and Margarita Gasparyan 6-2 6-2.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Maria Sakkari’s projected draw together with the presumable opponents at Australian Open. Maria has a unfavourable record (6-8) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Kristina Mladenovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari
Kristina Mladenovic has a 0-2 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 14 years, the French player has a 129-149 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the French player lost to Karolina Pliskova in the 1st round 6-1 7-5.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Kristina Mladenovic
This match would represent the 2nd time that Maria Sakkari and Kristina Mladenovic face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .
R2 – Nao Hibino’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari
Nao Hibino has still to play a match in 2021. In 2020 she had a 13-10. 9-7 on hard.
Last year at the Australian Open Hibino surrendered to Maria Sakkari in the 2nd round 7-6(4) 6-4.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Nao Hibino
This contest would be 2nd time that Maria Sakkari and Nao Hibino clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
Notwithstanding, Maria Sakkari may square off with Astra Sharma. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Maria Sakkari.
R3 – Victoria Azarenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Victoria Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka has a 1-0 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 4 years, the Belarussian has a 36-20 record on hard.
Last year at the Australian Open Victoria didn’t play in this event.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Victoria Azarenka
This contest would be 2nd time that Maria Sakkari and Victoria Azarenka clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .
Anyhow, Maria Sakkari may fight against Jessica Pegula. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Maria Sakkari.
R4 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Maria Sakkari
Elina Svitolina has a 5-2 win-loss record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Elina has a 235-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Ukrainian surrendered to Garbine Muguruza in the 3rd round 6-1 6-2.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Elina Svitolina
This would be the 4th time that Maria Sakkari and Elina Svitolina play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
Nonetheless, Maria Sakkari could compete against Yulia Putintseva. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Maria Sakkari.
1/4 – Sofia Kenin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Sofia Kenin
Sofia Kenin has a 5-2 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 8 years, the American has a 130-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the American won the tournament after besting Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-2 6-2.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Sofia Kenin
This contest would be 4th time that Maria Sakkari and Sofia Kenin fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Kenin (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
Possibly, Maria Sakkari may face Johanna Konta. Their head to head record is 4-1 for Johanna Konta.
1/2 – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty has a 4-0 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, the Australian has a 145-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Her best result of the year was conquering the competition in in Melbourne where she beat Garbine Muguruza in the final 7-6(3) 6-4.
Last year at the Australian Open the Australian was overcome by Sofia Kenin in the semifinal 7-6(6) 7-5.
H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Ashleigh Barty
This would be the 6th time that Maria Sakkari and Ashleigh Barty play each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Barty (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard .
Alternatively, Maria Sakkari may compete against Karolina Pliskova. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Simona Halep’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Simona Halep has a 3-1 record in 2021, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 15 years, Simona has a 233-105 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 Maria Sakkari vs. Simona Halep
There is no head to head record between Maria Sakkari and Simona Halep since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Yet, Maria Sakkari could square off with Naomi Osaka. Their head to head is 3-1 for Naomi Osaka.
