Heather Watson is starting her run in the draw in Wimbledon. Last season in Wimbledon, the Brit lost in the 4th round to Jule Niemeier 6-2 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Tamara Korpatsch 6-7(7) 7-5 6-2, Qiang Wang 7-5 6-4 and Kaja Juvan 7-6(6) 6-2.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Heather Watson’s projected draw includingherprojected opposition in Wimbledon. Watson has a negative record (2-7) against the plausible opposition.
R1 – Barbora Krejcikova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34-19 | 22-11 | 5-5 | 2-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Barbora Krejcikova has a 24-12 win-loss record in 2023, 4-1 on grass. During the previous 3 years, Barbora has a 9-4 record on grass. Krejcikova won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant achievement of the season was winning the tournament in Dubai where she defeated Iga Swiatek in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year in Wimbledon Krejcikova surrendered to Ajla Tomljanovic in the 3rd round 2-6 6-4 6-3.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Barbora Krejcikova
There is no head to head record between Heather Watson and Barbora Krejcikova since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Xiyu Wang’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Heather Watson
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27-25 | 17-17 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-25 | 15-10 | 23-11 | 3-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-19 | 8-7 | 9-7 | 0-1 | 4-3 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 11-7 | 11-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-25 | 23-19 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 30-13 | 24-10 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 16-10 | 13-7 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 7-4 | 1-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Xiyu Wang has a 13-14 record in 2023, 5-3 on grass. In connection to the previous 3 years, Xiyu has a 9-7 record on grass. The Chinese won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Wimbledon Wang surrendered to Jule Niemeier in the 1st round 6-1 6-4.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Xiyu Wang
This match would represent the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Xiyu Wang face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Watson (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Heather Watson could fight against Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R3 – Anastasia Potapova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Anastasia Potapova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30-21 | 11-14 | 7-4 | 7-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 35-24 | 14-14 | 18-7 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-23 | 11-11 | 3-5 | 5-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-6 | 7-5 | 0-0 | 4-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 27-25 | 13-14 | 10-7 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-15 | 15-5 | 12-5 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 26-15 | 8-7 | 12-5 | 3-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 6-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Anastasia Potapova has a 25-13 record in 2023, 3-1 on grass. In connection to the last 3 years, the Russian has a 5-4 record on grass. Anastasia won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Linz where she overcame Petra Martic in the final 6-3 6-1.
Last year in Wimbledon Potapova didn’t play in this event.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Anastasia Potapova
This contest would be 2nd time that Heather Watson and Anastasia Potapova play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Potapova (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Possibly, Heather Watson could compete against Celine Naef. Their H2H is 0-0.
R4 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Maria Sakkari
| 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 24-13 record in 2023, 4-2 on grass. In the course of the previous 3 years, Maria has a 12-7 record on grass. Sakkari won 5 of her last 10 matches.
Maria’s best achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal Australia, Linz, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid and Berlin.
Last year in Wimbledon Maria lost to Tatjana Maria in the 3rd round 6-3 7-5.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Maria Sakkari
This would be the 3rd time that Heather Watson and Maria Sakkari square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on grass in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Heather Watson may face Madison Keys. Their H2H is 2-0 for Madison Keys.
1/4 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| 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 36-7 win-loss record in 2023, 2-1 on grass. In the course of the last 3 years, Sabalenka has a 13-6 record on grass. Aryna won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Adelaide where she defeated Linda Noskova in the final 6-3 7-6(4), at the Australian Open where she overcame Elena Rybakina in the final 4-6 6-3 6-4, and in Madrid where she overcame Iga Swiatek in the final 6-3 3-6 6-3.
Last year in Wimbledon Sabalenka didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Aryna Sabalenka
This contest would be 3rd time that Heather Watson and Aryna Sabalenka play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Watson and Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Heather Watson could fight against Karolina Muchova. Their H2H is 2-0 for Karolina Muchova.
1/2 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Elena Rybakina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47-15 | 31-11 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-21 | 18-12 | 9-5 | 5-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 18-14 | 6-4 | 2-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 29-10 | 18-5 | 7-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-21 | 19-9 | 15-6 | 16-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-22 | 11-8 | 7-9 | 13-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2017 | 21-10 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 13-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 23-8 | 6-2 | 11-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Elena Rybakina has a 34-8 record in 2023, 2-1 on grass. Regarding the previous 3 years, Elena has a 17-6 record on grass. Elena won 9 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the year was winning the competition in Indian Wells where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-6(11) 6-4, and in Rome where she beat Anhelina Kalinina in the final 6-4 1-0 ret..
Last year in Wimbledon Rybakina won the competition after besting Ons Jabeur 3-6 6-2 6-2.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Elena Rybakina
This would be the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Elena Rybakina square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on grass in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Heather Watson could play Ons Jabeur. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Ons Jabeur.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Iga Swiatek
| 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 39-6 record in 2023, 4-0 on grass. During the last 3 years, Iga has a 10-3 record on grass. Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Her best achievement of the current season was conquering the competition in Doha where she overcame Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0, in Stuttgart where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 6-4, and at the French Open where she beat Karolina Muchova in the final 6-2 5-7 6-4.
Last year in Wimbledon Swiatek surrendered to Alize Cornet in the 3rd round 6-4 6-2.
H2H Heather Watson vs. Iga Swiatek
This would be the 3rd time that Heather Watson and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on grass in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Heather Watson may face Jessica Pegula. Their head to head is 0-0.
