Lin Zhu is about to begin her bid in the draw in Birmingham. The past year in Birmingham, Zhu lost in the semifinal to Barbora Krejcikova 6-3 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she ousted Katie Boulter 7-5 7-5, Magda Linette 6-3 6-0 and Rebecca Marino 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Lin Zhu’s projected draw includingherpresumable opposition in Rothesay Classic. The Chinese has a weak record (2-3) against the projected opponents.
R1 – Sorana Cirstea’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12-15 | 9-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 31-22 | 21-14 | 7-4 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 22-21 | 10-10 | 4-6 | 4-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-18 | 11-10 | 11-3 | 0-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-10 | 14-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 21-21 | 9-9 | 7-8 | 5-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 17-25 | 10-13 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 30-26 | 15-10 | 9-7 | 2-6 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Sorana Cirstea has a 12-13 record in 2024, but she has not played so far on grass. Cirstea won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Cirstea’s best result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Dubai.
Last year in Rothesay Classic Sorana was overcome by Magdalena Frech in the 2nd round 6-3 6-7(1) 6-4.
H2H Lin Zhu vs. Sorana Cirstea
There is no head to head record between Lin Zhu and Sorana Cirstea since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Anna Blinkova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Lin Zhu
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10-16 | 6-6 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Anna Blinkova has a 9-15 win-loss record in 2024, 0-1 on grass. During the last 4 years, Blinkova has a 8-10 record on grass. Blinkova won 2 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Rothesay Classic Anna didn’t play in this event.
H2H Lin Zhu vs. Anna Blinkova
This would be the 4th time that Lin Zhu and Anna Blinkova face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Zhu (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Lin Zhu could play Ajla Tomljanovic. Their head to head is 2-0 for Ajla Tomljanovic.
1/4 – Leylah Annie Fernandez’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14-13 | 7-7 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-24 | 28-16 | 5-6 | 6-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 21-15 | 12-10 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-17 | 19-10 | 3-5 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-10 | 17-7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-17 | 23-10 | 10-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-9 | 4-4 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 16-11 | 4-4 | 10-6 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Leylah Annie Fernandez has a 11-12 record in 2024, but she has not competed hitherto on grass. The Canadian won 4 of her last 10 matches.
Last year in Rothesay Classic the Canadian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Lin Zhu vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez
There is no head to head record between Lin Zhu and Leylah Annie Fernandez since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Lin Zhu may fight against Sara Sorribes Tormo. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Lin Zhu.
1/2 – Barbora Krejcikova’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Barbora Krejcikova
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7-9 | 5-3 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 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 5-7 record in 2024, but she has not competed so far on grass. Barbora needs to find her way after she has lost the previous 5 matches.
Last year in Rothesay Classic Barbora surrendered to Jelena Ostapenko in the final 7-6(8) 6-4.
H2H Lin Zhu vs. Barbora Krejcikova
This contest would be 2nd time that Lin Zhu and Barbora Krejcikova play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Krejcikova (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on grass in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Lin Zhu may square off with Anastasia Potapova. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Anastasia Potapova.
Final – Jelena Ostapenko’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Jelena Ostapenko
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26-12 | 13-6 | 8-5 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 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 25-11 record in 2024, but she has not competed as yet on grass. Ostapenko won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the year was winning the title in Adelaide where she defeated Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-3 6-2, and in Linz where she defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final 6-2 6-3.
Last year in Rothesay Classic the Latvian conquered the title after beating Barbora Krejcikova 7-6(8) 6-4.
H2H Lin Zhu vs. Jelena Ostapenko
This would be the 2nd time that Lin Zhu and Jelena Ostapenko face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.
Yet, Lin Zhu could square off with Katie Boulter. Their head to head is 2-0 for Lin Zhu.
