Simona Halep is about to start her run in the draw in Australian Open. Last season in Melbourne, Halep lost in the quarter to Serena Williams 6-3 6-3. In the previous edition of this tournament, she conquered Iga Swiatek 3-6 6-1 6-4, Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-3, Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6 6-4 7-5 and Lizette Cabrera 6-2 6-1. The Romanian will try to conquer the title after she was the runner-up once in 2018.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Simona Halep’s projected draw and the likely opposition in Australian Open. Simona has a a favorable record (14-8) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Magdalena Frech’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Simona Halep

Magdalena Frech has a 2-2 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, Magdalena has a 75-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the Pole didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Magdalena Frech

This would be the 2^nd time that Simona Halep and Magdalena Frech face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Halep (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Beatriz Haddad Maia’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Simona Halep

Beatriz Haddad Maia has a 2-2 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Beatriz has a 161-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Haddad Maia didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia

This would be the 2^nd time that Simona Halep and Beatriz Haddad Maia play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Halep (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Simona Halep could play Katie Volynets. Their head to head record is 0-0.

R3 – Emma Raducanu’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Emma Raducanu has a 0-1 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 2 years, Raducanu has a 18-5 record on hard.

Last year in Australian Open Raducanu didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Emma Raducanu

There is no head to head record between Simona Halep and Emma Raducanu since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Simona Halep could square off with Sloane Stephens. Their head to head is 7-2 for Simona Halep.

R4 – Garbine Muguruza’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza has a 1-1 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. During the last 13 years, Garbine has a 225-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the Spaniard surrendered to Naomi Osaka in the 4^th round 4-6 6-4 7-5.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Garbine Muguruza

This would be the 8^th time that Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza clash against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Muguruza (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Simona Halep could compete against Tamara Zidansek. Their H2H record is 0-0.

1/4 – Anett Kontaveit’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Simona Halep

Anett Kontaveit has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 12 years, Kontaveit has a 151-90 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Estonian’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Sydney.

Last year in Australian Open Anett lost to Shelby Rogers in the 3^rd round 6-4 6-3.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Anett Kontaveit

This contest would be 5^th time that Simona Halep and Anett Kontaveit play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Simona Halep could fight against Elena Rybakina. Their head to head is 2-1 for Simona Halep.

1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Simona Halep

Aryna Sabalenka has a 0-2 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 7 years, the Belarussian has a 134-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Sabalenka capitulated to Serena Williams in the 4^th round 6-4 2-6 6-4.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This match would represent the 6^th time that Simona Halep and Aryna Sabalenka clash against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Simona Halep may come up against Iga Swiatek. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Simona Halep.

Final – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Simona Halep

Ashleigh Barty has a 5-0 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Barty has a 161-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her best result of this current season was conquering the tournament in Adelaide where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year in Australian Open Ashleigh lost to Karolina Muchova in the quarter 1-6 6-3 6-2.

H2H Simona Halep vs. Ashleigh Barty

This contest would be 5^th time that Simona Halep and Ashleigh Barty play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Halep (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Simona Halep could fight against Barbora Krejcikova. Their head to head is 2-0 for Simona Halep.