[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Aryna Sabalenka’s draw vs Tsurenko, Badosa Gibert, Krejcikova, Gauff, Swiatek to win the Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Aryna Sabalenka may need to overcome Lesya Tsurenko, Paula Badosa Gibert, Barbora Krejcikova, Cori Gauff, Iga Swiatek to conquer the tournament in the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka Stats info

Aryna Sabalenka is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Sabalenka has defeated Ella Seidel 6-0 6-1 and Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Lesya Tsurenko.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Aryna Sabalenka’s projected draw includingherplausible opponents at the Australian Open. Aryna has a unfavourable record (13-14) against the likely opposition.

R1 – Ella Seidel (173) – 6-0 6-1
R2 – Brenda Fruhvirtova (107) – 6-3 6-2
R3 – Lesya Tsurenko (33) – H2H 1-1
R4 – Paula Badosa Gibert (100) – H2H 2-2
or Amanda Anisimova (442) – H2H 1-4
1/4 – Barbora Krejcikova (11) – H2H 5-1
or Mirra Andreeva (47) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Cori Gauff (4) – H2H 2-4
or Beatriz Haddad Maia (12) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 3-6
or Jelena Ostapenko (10) – H2H 2-0
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R3 – Lesya Tsurenko’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

10 - 16win/loss in 2024

Rank
85
High
23
LLLWLLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 10-16 8-10 2-5 0-0 0-1 0-0
2023 42-16 31-10 8-4 0-0 3-2 0-0
2022 25-14 8-7 8-4 0-1 9-2 0-0
2021 30-17 10-10 2-2 15-5 3-0 0-0
2020 12-6 8-5 4-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 14-15 10-6 2-4 0-1 2-4 0-0
2018 30-19 23-12 3-3 1-2 3-2 0-0
2017 22-25 11-13 3-7 3-1 5-4 0-0

Lesya Tsurenko has a 3-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 16 years, Tsurenko has a 209-133 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Lesya lost to Karolina Muchova in the 1st round 6-2 6-1.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Lesya Tsurenko

This contest would be 3rd time that Aryna Sabalenka and Lesya Tsurenko play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Sabalenka and Tsurenko (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Paula Badosa Gibert’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

30 - 15win/loss in 2024

Rank
29
High
2
WWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 30-15 19-8 6-5 0-0 5-2 0-0
2023 18-9 6-4 11-4 0-0 1-1 0-0
2022 32-22 20-13 8-5 1-2 3-2 0-0
2021 43-17 19-9 17-3 4-3 3-2 0-0
2020 14-9 7-6 6-2 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 57-33 17-13 17-12 7-4 7-3 9-1
2018 39-21 8-3 19-11 11-4 1-3 0-0
2017 38-23 12-6 26-17 0-0 0-0 0-0

Paula Badosa Gibert has a 2-1 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the last 12 years, Paula has a 126-70 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Paula Badosa Gibert

This match would represent the 5th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa Gibert fight against each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 2-0 for Badosa on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka could take on Amanda Anisimova. Their head to head record is 4-1 for Amanda Anisimova.

1/4 – Barbora Krejcikova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-1 for Aryna Sabalenka

18 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
8
High
2
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 18-11 6-4 3-5 0-0 9-2 0-0
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

Barbora Krejcikova has a 2-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In the last 14 years, Barbora has a 115-81 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Krejcikova was defeated by Jessica Pegula in the 4th round 7-5 6-2.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Barbora Krejcikova

This match would represent the 7th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Barbora Krejcikova clash against each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Aryna Sabalenka could play Mirra Andreeva. Their H2H is 1-0 for Aryna Sabalenka.

1/2 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-2 for Cori Gauff

41 - 15win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
2
LWWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-15 22-8 14-5 0-0 5-2 0-0
2023 51-16 40-9 7-4 0-0 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 23-16 10-4 0-1 5-2 0-0
2021 36-16 16-10 16-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2020 12-8 7-5 2-2 3-1 0-0 0-0
2019 29-15 9-6 7-5 7-3 6-1 0-0
2018 9-4 4-2 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cori Gauff has a 7-0 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, Gauff has a 106-48 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her best result of this current year was winning the competition in Auckland where she beat Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.

Last year at the Australian Open Cori was defeated by Jelena Ostapenko in the 4th round 7-5 6-3.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Cori Gauff

This contest would be 7th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Cori Gauff fight against each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Gauff (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Aryna Sabalenka could face Beatriz Haddad Maia. Their H2H is 0-0.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-3 for Iga Swiatek

58 - 7win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 58-7 28-4 26-2 2-0 2-1 0-0
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

Iga Swiatek has a 7-0 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the last 9 years, Swiatek has a 140-37 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her best achievement of the season was conquering the title in Australia where she overcame Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0.

Last year at the Australian Open Iga capitulated to Elena Rybakina in the 4th round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Aryna Sabalenka vs. Iga Swiatek

This contest would be 10th time that Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 6-3 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Aryna Sabalenka may compete against Jelena Ostapenko. Their head to head is 2-0 for Aryna Sabalenka.