[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Maria Sakkari’s draw vs Zheng, Kudermetova, Pegula, Barty, Krejcikova, Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Maria Sakkari may need to beat Qinwen Zheng, Veronika Kudermetova, Jessica Pegula, Ashleigh Barty, Barbora Krejcikova, Aryna Sabalenka to conquer the event in the Australian Open.

Maria Sakkari Stats info

Maria Sakkari is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Australian Open. Sakkari has defeated Tatjana Maria 6-4 7-62 to reach the 2nd round where she will face Qinwen Zheng.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Maria Sakkari’s projected draw and the projected opponents in Australian Open. Maria has a losing record (6-12) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Tatjana Maria (287) – 6-4 7-62
R2 – Qinwen Zheng (108) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Veronika Kudermetova (32) – H2H 1-1
or Elena Gabriela Ruse (72) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Jessica Pegula (21) – H2H 2-0
or Nuria Parrizas-Diaz (63) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Ashleigh Barty (1) – H2H 1-4
or Naomi Osaka (14) – H2H 2-3
1/2 – Barbora Krejcikova (4) – H2H 0-3
or Paula Badosa Gibert (6) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 2-4
or Garbine Muguruza (3) – H2H 1-1
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R2 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

39 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
28
High
5
LWLWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 39-19 27-12 10-4 0-0 2-3 0-0
2021 34-11 7-1 16-6 11-4 0-0 0-0
2020 38-8 3-3 26-3 9-2 0-0 0-0
2019 14-11 14-8 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 14-9 12-8 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Qinwen Zheng has a 9-1 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. During the last 6 years, the Chinese has a 45-21 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zheng won 9 of her last 10 matches.

The Chinese’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Melbourne.

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

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Qinwen Zheng

There is no head to head record between Maria Sakkari and Qinwen Zheng since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

R3 – Veronika Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

39 - 20win/loss in 2024

Rank
9
High
9
LWWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 39-20 27-13 7-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 33-24 15-13 14-4 3-4 1-3 0-0
2020 19-15 11-7 1-3 7-5 0-0 0-0
2019 48-26 26-12 11-8 5-3 6-3 0-0
2018 30-22 10-8 15-8 0-3 5-3 0-0
2017 30-25 11-11 8-7 0-2 1-2 10-3
2016 36-22 15-11 13-6 2-4 0-0 6-1
2015 16-18 9-9 1-6 6-3 0-0 0-0

Veronika Kudermetova has a 4-1 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, the Russian has a 122-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Kudermetova’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final in Melbourne.

Last year in Australian Open Veronika was overcome by Simona Halep in the 3rd round 6-1 6-3.

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Veronika Kudermetova

This match would represent the 3rd time that Maria Sakkari and Veronika Kudermetova clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Sakkari on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Maria Sakkari may face Elena Gabriela Ruse. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Maria Sakkari.

R4 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Maria Sakkari

42 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
3
LLLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 42-21 28-15 11-4 1-1 2-1 0-0
2021 39-19 29-12 6-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2020 17-9 16-7 0-1 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 25-19 14-10 4-5 4-1 3-3 0-0
2018 50-22 21-9 22-10 7-2 0-1 0-0
2017 12-9 12-6 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2016 21-24 10-10 8-10 0-1 1-2 2-1
2015 33-24 11-9 11-8 2-3 6-3 3-1

Jessica Pegula has a 1-2 record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In the last 14 years, the American has a 150-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Pegula surrendered to Jennifer Brady in the quarter 4-6 6-2 6-1.

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Jessica Pegula

This would be the 3rd time that Maria Sakkari and Jessica Pegula clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Maria Sakkari could take on Nuria Parrizas-Diaz. Their H2H is 2-1 for Maria Sakkari.

1/4 – Ashleigh Barty’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 for Ashleigh Barty

11 - 0win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 11-0 11-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 42-8 21-4 14-4 0-0 7-0 0-0
2020 11-3 11-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 57-13 32-9 11-2 6-1 8-1 0-0
2018 46-19 24-10 7-5 3-1 12-3 0-0
2017 42-16 28-8 5-3 3-2 6-3 0-0
2016 16-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 12-3 4-1
2015 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

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

Her most significant result of the year was winning the title in Adelaide where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 6-3 6-2.

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

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Ashleigh Barty

This match would represent the 6th time that Maria Sakkari and Ashleigh Barty clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Barty (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Maria Sakkari could come up against Naomi Osaka. Their head to head is 3-2 for Naomi Osaka.

1/2 – Barbora Krejcikova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Barbora Krejcikova

25 - 15win/loss in 2024

Rank
22
High
2
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 25-15 12-10 2-3 9-0 2-2 0-0
2021 45-19 27-13 15-3 0-2 3-1 0-0
2020 22-10 7-4 9-4 6-2 0-0 0-0
2019 29-9 4-5 22-3 3-1 0-0 0-0
2018 21-18 10-12 11-6 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 30-20 9-8 18-7 2-4 1-1 0-0
2016 22-23 8-5 12-13 0-2 0-2 2-1
2015 27-30 5-7 21-15 0-5 0-1 1-2

Barbora Krejcikova has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, the Czech has a 83-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Krejcikova’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final in Sydney.

Last year in Australian Open the Czech surrendered to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the 2nd round 6-3 7-6(4).

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Barbora Krejcikova

This contest would be 4th time that Maria Sakkari and Barbora Krejcikova square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Krejcikova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Maria Sakkari may face Paula Badosa Gibert. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Paula Badosa Gibert.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-2 for Aryna Sabalenka

33 - 22win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
LWWLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0
2017 36-25 20-11 2-4 6-6 7-3 1-1
2016 30-18 14-7 6-6 6-5 0-0 4-0

Aryna Sabalenka has a 1-2 win-loss record in 2022, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 7 years, the Belarussian has a 135-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Aryna lost to Serena Williams in the 4th round 6-4 2-6 6-4.

H2H Maria Sakkari vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 7th time that Maria Sakkari and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 4-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 4-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Maria Sakkari may play Garbine Muguruza. Their head to head record is 1-1.