Venus Williams is about to kick off her run in the draw at the French Open. Last season at the Paris, Venus lost in the 1st round to Anna Schmiedlova 6-4 6-4. Venus will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2002.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Venus Williams’s projected draw together with the likely opposition at French Open. Williams has a losing record (3-8) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Ekaterina Alexandrova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Ekaterina Alexandrova has a 14-11 win-loss record in 2021, 5-4 on clay. In the course of the last 7 years, Ekaterina has a 66-51 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alexandrova won 5 of her last 10 matches.
The Russian’s best result of the current year was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne.
Last year at the French Open the Russian was defeated by Elina Svitolina in the 3rd round 6-4 7-5.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova
There is no head to head record between Venus Williams and Ekaterina Alexandrova since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Barbora Krejcikova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Barbora Krejcikova has a 17-9 record in 2021, 6-3 on clay. In connection to the last 11 years, Barbora has a 214-86 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Barbora won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Barbora’s best result of this current year was reaching the final in Dubai.
Last year at the French Open Barbora was defeated by Nadia Podoroska in the 4th round 2-6 6-2 6-3.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Barbora Krejcikova
There is no head to head record between Venus Williams and Barbora Krejcikova since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Venus Williams could take on Kristyna Pliskova. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R3 – Elina Svitolina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Elina Svitolina
Elina Svitolina has a 19-9 record in 2021, 6-3 on clay. Talking about the last 12 years, the Ukrainian has a 117-57 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Ukrainian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
The Ukrainian’s best result of this year was reaching the semifinal in Miami and Stuttgart.
Last year at the French Open the Ukrainian capitulated to Nadia Podoroska in the quarter 6-2 6-4.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Elina Svitolina
This contest would be 5th time that Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Svitolina (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay .
Possibly, Venus Williams could take on Ann Li. Their head to head is 0-0.
R4 – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Karolina Pliskova
Karolina Pliskova has a 14-9 win-loss record in 2021, 7-3 on clay. In connection to the previous 14 years, Pliskova has a 118-75 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Karolina won 7 of her last 10 matches.
The Czech’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the final in Rome.
Last year at the French Open Karolina lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the 2nd round 6-4 6-2.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Karolina Pliskova
This contest would be 4th time that Venus Williams and Karolina Pliskova square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Pliskova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay .
On the other hand, Venus Williams may take on Karolina Muchova. Their head to head is 1-0 for Karolina Muchova.
1/4 – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty has a 27-5 win-loss record in 2021, 13-3 on clay. In connection to the previous 1 years, Ashleigh has a 13-3 record on clay. Barty won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the current season was winning the title in in Melbourne where she overcame Garbine Muguruza in the final 7-6(3) 6-4, in in Miami where she beat Bianca Vanessa Andreescu in the final 6-3 4-0 ret., and in in Stuttgart where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 3-6 6-0 6-3.
Last year at the French Open the Australian didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Ashleigh Barty
This contest would be 3rd time that Venus Williams and Ashleigh Barty clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Barty (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay .
Notwithstanding, Venus Williams could take on Jennifer Brady. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Jennifer Brady.
1/2 – Sofia Kenin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Sofia Kenin has a 7-8 win-loss record in 2021, 0-3 on clay. In the course of the last 8 years, Sofia has a 59-41 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The American needs to find her way after she has lost the previous 4 matches.
Last year at the French Open Sofia was defeated by Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-1.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Sofia Kenin
There is no head to head record between Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Alternatively, Venus Williams may play Iga Swiatek. Their H2H is 0-0.
Final – Naomi Osaka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
Naomi Osaka has a 13-3 record in 2021, 1-2 on clay. Talking about the previous 8 years, Naomi has a 32-24 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Naomi won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the current season was conquering the title in at the Australian Open where she overcame Jennifer Brady in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year at the French Open the Japanese didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Venus Williams vs. Naomi Osaka
This contest would be 3rd time that Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Williams and Osaka (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay .
Anyhow, Venus Williams may take on Aryna Sabalenka. Their H2H record is 0-0.
