Karolina Pliskova is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Karolina has defeated Xiyu Wang 6-1 6-3 and Yulia Putintseva 6-0 7-5 to reach the 3^rd round where she will face Varvara Gracheva.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karolina Pliskova’s projected draw includingherlikely opponents at the Australian Open. Karolina has a favorable record (12-8) with the likely opponents.

R3 – Varvara Gracheva’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Varvara Gracheva has a 3-2 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 8 years, the Russian has a 43-45 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open the Russian lost to Lucia Bronzetti in the 1^st round 3-6 6-2 6-3.

H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Varvara Gracheva

There is no head to head record between Karolina Pliskova and Varvara Gracheva since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R4 – Shuai Zhang’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-0 for Karolina Pliskova

Shuai Zhang has a 2-2 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. During the last 17 years, Shuai has a 339-223 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Zhang surrendered to Elise Mertens in the 3^rd round 6-2 6-2.

H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Shuai Zhang

This contest would be 8^th time that Karolina Pliskova and Shuai Zhang fight against each other. The head to head is 7-0

for Pliskova (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Karolina Pliskova may compete against Katie Volynets. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/4 – Caroline Garcia’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Caroline Garcia

Caroline Garcia has a 5-1 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 14 years, Garcia has a 196-158 record on hard (Click here

to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Caroline lost to Hailey Baptiste in the 1^st round 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3.

H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Caroline Garcia

This match would represent the 8^th time that Karolina Pliskova and Caroline Garcia face off. The head to head is 4-3 for Garcia (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Karolina Pliskova could play Ekaterina Alexandrova. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Karolina Pliskova.

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

Head to head 3-2 for Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka has a 6-0 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. As for the last 8 years, Sabalenka has a 160-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her most significant result of this year was conquering the competition in Adelaide where she defeated Linda Noskova in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year at the Australian Open Aryna capitulated to Kaia Kanepi in the 4^th round 5-7 6-2 7-6(7).

H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 6^th time that Karolina Pliskova and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Karolina Pliskova may play Belinda Bencic. Their H2H is 2-1 for Belinda Bencic.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek has a 6-1 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, the Pole has a 97-30 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Iga’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Iga capitulated to Danielle Rose Collins in the semifinal 6-4 6-1.

H2H Karolina Pliskova vs. Iga Swiatek

This contest would be 2^nd time that Karolina Pliskova and Iga Swiatek fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Karolina Pliskova may play Jessica Pegula. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Jessica Pegula.