Victoria Azarenka is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Azarenka has defeated Camila Giorgi 6-1 4-6 6-3 and Clara Tauson 6-4 3-6 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where she will face Jelena Ostapenko.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Victoria Azarenka’s projected draw withherpresumable opponents at the Australian Open. The Belarussian has a neutral record (6-6) against the likely opponents.

R1 – Camila Giorgi (53) – 6-1 4-6 6-3
R2 – Clara Tauson (96) – 6-4 3-6 6-2
R3 – Jelena Ostapenko (10) – H2H 3-0
R4 – Emma Navarro (26) – H2H 0-0
or Dayana Yastremska (93) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 1-2
or Elina Svitolina (23) – H2H 5-2
1/2 – Qinwen Zheng (15) – H2H 1-0
or Jasmine Paolini (31) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 1-4
or Cori Gauff (4) – H2H 1-0
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R3 – Jelena Ostapenko’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Victoria Azarenka

31 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
15
High
5
LLLLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 31-19 14-10 8-6 4-0 5-3 0-0
2023 37-22 21-15 7-4 1-1 8-2 0-0
2022 33-19 19-10 3-3 3-3 8-3 0-0
2021 32-19 12-9 5-4 7-4 8-2 0-0
2020 9-8 3-2 4-3 2-3 0-0 0-0
2019 26-28 8-14 3-7 11-4 4-3 0-0
2018 28-22 12-14 5-4 4-2 7-2 0-0
2017 50-21 21-11 21-4 3-4 5-2 0-0

Jelena Ostapenko has a 9-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 13 years, Jelena has a 132-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jelena will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the current year was winning the tournament in Adelaide where she overcame Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year at the Australian Open the Latvian was defeated by Elena Rybakina in the quarter 6-2 6-4.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Jelena Ostapenko

This would be the 4th time that Victoria Azarenka and Jelena Ostapenko clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Emma Navarro’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

54 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
8
LLWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 54-24 33-14 14-7 0-0 7-3 0-0
2023 64-24 17-9 37-11 3-1 7-3 0-0
2022 31-18 8-8 23-10 0-0 0-0 0-0
2021 19-13 6-6 13-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 2-7 0-4 2-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 10-12 3-4 7-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 19-9 2-3 12-5 5-1 0-0 0-0
2017 4-4 2-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Emma Navarro has a 10-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. As for the previous 8 years, the American has a 48-37 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Emma will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 7 matches winning streak.

Her best result of the current season was winning the title in Hobart where she overcame Elise Mertens in the final 6-1 4-6 7-5.

Last year at the Australian Open Emma didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Emma Navarro

There is no head to head record between Victoria Azarenka and Emma Navarro since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Victoria Azarenka could come up against Dayana Yastremska. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Victoria Azarenka.

1/4 – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Iga Swiatek

64 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 64-9 29-5 26-2 7-1 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. In connection to the last 9 years, Swiatek has a 140-37 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Her most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Australia where she beat Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0.

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

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Iga Swiatek

This would be the 4th time that Victoria Azarenka and Iga Swiatek clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Victoria Azarenka may face Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 5-2 for Victoria Azarenka.

1/2 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Victoria Azarenka

52 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
5
High
4
LWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 52-18 31-10 17-4 3-2 1-2 0-0
2023 37-19 23-11 11-4 3-1 0-3 0-0
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 4-1 record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 8 years, the Chinese has a 90-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Qinwen capitulated to Bernarda Pera in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Qinwen Zheng

This would be the 2nd time that Victoria Azarenka and Qinwen Zheng square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Azarenka (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Victoria Azarenka may compete against Jasmine Paolini. Their H2H is 1-0 for Victoria Azarenka.

Final – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 for Aryna Sabalenka

56 - 14win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 56-14 38-7 15-4 2-2 1-1 0-0
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

Aryna Sabalenka has a 7-1 win-loss record in 2024, she played all matches on hard. In the previous 9 years, Sabalenka has a 196-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Sabalenka’s best result of this current year was reaching the final Brisbane.

Last year at the Australian Open Aryna conquered the title after defeating Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Victoria Azarenka vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This would be the 6th time that Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 4-1 for Sabalenka (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Victoria Azarenka could fight against Cori Gauff. Their H2H is 1-0 for Victoria Azarenka.