INDIAN WELLS DRAW. Ann Li’s prediction with Blinkova next. H2H and rankings

Indian Wells draw - Ann Li. See the draw preview and prediction with Anna Blinkova, Veronika Kudermetova, Karolina Pliskova, Maria Sakkari, Jessica Pegula, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek in the BNP Paribas Open.

Ann Li Stats info

Ann Li is about to kick off her bid in the draw in Indian Wells. The past year in Indian Wells, Li lost in the 2nd round to Liudmila Samsonova 4-6 6-4 6-3. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Madison Brengle 1-6 7-6(5) 6-0.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ann Li’s projected draw andherlikely opponents in BNP Paribas Open. The American has a losing record (2-3) against the presumable opponents.

R1 – Anna Blinkova (69) – H2H 0-1
R2 – Veronika Kudermetova (11) – H2H 1-0
R3 – Karolina Pliskova (17) – H2H 0-0
or Alycia Parks (55) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Maria Sakkari (7) – H2H 0-1
or Anhelina Kalinina (29) – H2H 2-0
1/4 – Jessica Pegula (3) – H2H 1-0
or Petra Kvitova (15) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 0-1
or Cori Gauff (6) – H2H 0-2
Fin – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 0-0
or Ons Jabeur (4) – H2H 0-1
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R1 – Anna Blinkova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Anna Blinkova

33 - 28win/loss in 2024

Rank
50
High
34
LWWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 33-28 15-15 10-7 3-3 5-3 0-0
2022 46-29 7-8 16-10 21-7 1-3 1-1
2021 15-24 5-11 6-6 2-4 2-3 0-0
2020 9-14 4-10 4-3 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 48-28 24-15 14-5 5-4 5-4 0-0
2018 42-27 18-13 6-5 14-6 4-3 0-0
2017 30-22 8-4 3-5 14-9 5-4 0-0
2016 41-16 9-2 8-7 21-6 0-0 3-1

Anna Blinkova has a 7-6 record in 2023, 7-4 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the Russian has a 90-70 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Anna won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Blinkova’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Hobart.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Anna didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Ann Li vs. Anna Blinkova

This match would represent the 2nd time that Ann Li and Anna Blinkova clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Blinkova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Veronika Kudermetova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ann Li

34 - 22win/loss in 2024

Rank
19
High
9
WLLLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 34-22 18-14 8-5 1-1 7-2 0-0
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

Veronika Kudermetova has a 9-5 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 11 years, the Russian has a 154-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of her last 10 matches.

The Russian’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the semifinal Adelaide and Doha.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Veronika was defeated by Paula Badosa Gibert in the quarter 6-3 6-2.

H2H Ann Li vs. Veronika Kudermetova

This would be the 2nd time that Ann Li and Veronika Kudermetova play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Li (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R3 – Karolina Pliskova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

22 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
38
High
1
LWLLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 22-19 19-13 2-3 0-0 1-3 0-0
2022 21-21 12-9 6-6 0-3 3-3 0-0
2021 37-19 23-12 8-4 0-0 6-3 0-0
2020 14-8 9-5 5-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 52-17 32-9 8-3 3-3 9-2 0-0
2018 49-23 26-13 12-4 6-3 5-3 0-0
2017 53-18 35-10 9-5 4-2 5-1 0-0
2016 44-23 23-11 6-5 5-4 10-3 0-0

Karolina Pliskova has a 13-5 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. During the previous 16 years, Karolina has a 312-158 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Karolina won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Pliskova surrendered to Danka Kovinic in the 2nd round 2-6 7-5 6-4.

H2H Ann Li vs. Karolina Pliskova

There is no head to head record between Ann Li and Karolina Pliskova since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Ann Li may compete against Alycia Parks. Their head to head is 0-0.

R4 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari

38 - 25win/loss in 2024

Rank
9
High
3
LLLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 38-25 26-17 5-4 3-1 4-3 0-0
2022 40-23 21-12 8-5 4-2 7-4 0-0
2021 38-20 23-13 9-4 5-2 1-1 0-0
2020 20-11 12-7 2-2 6-2 0-0 0-0
2019 33-23 11-11 15-5 2-3 5-4 0-0
2018 24-26 17-17 7-4 0-2 0-3 0-0
2017 26-23 15-10 5-10 0-0 6-3 0-0
2016 46-33 19-19 23-12 0-0 4-1 0-1

Maria Sakkari has a 11-5 record in 2023, 8-4 on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, the Greek has a 194-131 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Greek won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Maria’s best achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal Australia, Linz and Doha.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Sakkari was overcome by Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-1.

H2H Ann Li vs. Maria Sakkari

This match would represent the 2nd time that Ann Li and Maria Sakkari square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Ann Li may square off with Anhelina Kalinina. Their H2H is 2-0 for Ann Li.

1/4 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ann Li

59 - 18win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
3
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 59-18 45-12 8-4 0-0 6-2 0-0
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

Jessica Pegula has a 13-4 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 15 years, Jessica has a 190-109 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current year was conquering the tournament in Australia where she beat Martina Trevisan in the final 6-4 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Pegula surrendered to Marie Bouzkova in the 2nd round 5-7 6-2 6-0.

H2H Ann Li vs. Jessica Pegula

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

However, Ann Li could square off with Petra Kvitova. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Petra Kvitova.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Aryna Sabalenka

55 - 14win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
1
LWLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
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 13-1 record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 8 years, Aryna has a 167-77 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aryna won 9 of her last 10 matches.

Her best result of the current year was winning the tournament in Adelaide where she overcame Linda Noskova in the final 6-3 7-6(4), and at the Australian Open where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 4-6 6-3 6-4.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Sabalenka surrendered to Jasmine Paolini in the 2nd round 2-6 6-3 6-3.

H2H Ann Li vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This contest would be 2nd time that Ann Li and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Ann Li may fight against Cori Gauff. Their H2H is 2-0 for Cori Gauff.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

68 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0
2017 11-2 0-0 11-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 10-2 0-0 0-0 10-1 0-0 0-1

Iga Swiatek has a 12-3 win-loss record in 2023, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 8 years, the Pole has a 103-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the year was winning the title in Doha where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Pole won the event after besting Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1.

H2H Ann Li vs. Iga Swiatek

There is no head to head record between Ann Li and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Nevertheless, Ann Li may come up against Ons Jabeur. Their H2H is 1-0 for Ons Jabeur.