Heather Watson is starting her campaign in the draw in Wimbledon. Last season in Wimbledon, Watson lost in the 1st round to Barbora Krejcikova 6-2 7-5.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Heather Watson’s projected draw andherplausible opponents in Wimbledon. Watson has a losing record (2-6) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Greetje Minnen (85) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Jasmine Paolini (7) – H2H 0-0
or Sara Sorribes Tormo (54) – H2H 2-2
R3 – Linda Noskova (26) – H2H 0-1
or Jaqueline Cristian (62) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Madison Keys (12) – H2H 0-2
or Marta Kostyuk (18) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Cori Gauff (2) – H2H 1-0
or Victoria Azarenka (16) – H2H 0-7
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (3) – H2H 1-1
or Qinwen Zheng (8) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 0-2
or Elena Rybakina (4) – H2H 0-1
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Draw

R1 – Greetje Minnen’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

26 - 32win/loss in 2025

Rank
95
High
59
LLWLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 26-32 18-19 2-7 0-2 6-4 0-0
2023 56-20 12-6 13-4 22-6 5-3 4-1
2022 19-21 0-9 2-4 10-4 2-4 5-0
2021 39-27 19-12 7-6 8-7 5-2 0-0
2020 13-15 11-7 1-6 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 45-25 21-12 9-5 8-4 7-4 0-0
2018 70-20 17-4 23-6 6-3 0-0 24-7
2017 9-7 1-2 0-1 5-3 0-0 3-1

Greetje Minnen has a 15-21 win-loss record in 2024, 5-3 on grass. During the last 4 years, Greetje has a 17-12 record on grass. The Belgian won 5 of her last 10 matches.

The Belgian’s best result of this year was getting to the semifinal the Charleston.

Last year in Wimbledon Greetje capitulated to Jelena Ostapenko in the 1st round 6-1 6-2.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Greetje Minnen

There is no head to head record between Heather Watson and Greetje Minnen since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R2 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

42 - 21win/loss in 2025

Rank
4
High
4
WLWLLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 42-21 19-10 12-5 3-4 8-2 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0
2017 28-28 10-8 11-9 3-6 4-4 0-1

Jasmine Paolini has a 24-12 record in 2024, 2-1 on grass. During the previous 4 years, the Italian has a 4-6 record on grass. Paolini won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the competition in Dubai where she beat Anna Kalinskaya in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.

Last year in Wimbledon Paolini lost to Petra Kvitova in the 1st round 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Jasmine Paolini

There is no head to head record between Heather Watson and Jasmine Paolini since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

However, Heather Watson may face Sara Sorribes Tormo. Their head to head record is 2-2.

R3 – Linda Noskova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Linda Noskova

28 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
26
High
13
LLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 28-18 19-8 6-6 0-1 3-3 0-0
2023 34-20 22-10 6-5 5-2 1-3 0-0
2022 40-17 10-5 14-5 16-7 0-0 0-0
2021 38-11 13-7 10-4 15-0 0-0 0-0
2020 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 7-5 0-0 0-1 7-3 0-0 0-1

Linda Noskova has a 19-12 record in 2024, 2-2 on grass. As for the last 2 years, Noskova has a 3-5 record on grass. The Czech won 4 of her last 10 matches.

Linda’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the semifinal Brisbane.

Last year in Wimbledon Linda capitulated to Dalma Galfi in the 1st round 6-7(6) 6-2 6-2.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Linda Noskova

This match would represent the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Linda Noskova square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Noskova (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on grass in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Heather Watson may compete against Jaqueline Cristian. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Madison Keys’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Madison Keys

24 - 12win/loss in 2025

Rank
21
High
5
LLWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 24-12 7-6 13-4 0-0 4-2 0-0
2023 33-15 19-9 5-3 0-2 9-1 0-0
2022 30-20 25-12 4-4 0-3 1-1 0-0
2021 11-15 3-9 3-4 0-0 5-2 0-0
2020 8-5 8-4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 28-15 16-9 10-3 1-2 1-1 0-0
2018 29-14 16-9 11-4 0-0 2-1 0-0
2017 17-10 15-5 1-4 0-0 1-1 0-0

Madison Keys has a 17-7 record in 2024, 1-1 on grass. As for the previous 4 years, the American has a 16-5 record on grass. Madison won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement of this season was conquering the tournament in Strasbourg where she beat Danielle Rose Collins in the final 6-1 6-2.

Last year in Wimbledon Keys was overcome by Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter 6-2 6-4.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Madison Keys

This match would represent the 3rd time that Heather Watson and Madison Keys fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Keys (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on grass in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Heather Watson may fight against Marta Kostyuk. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Marta Kostyuk.

1/4 – Cori Gauff’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Heather Watson

54 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
WWLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 54-18 31-10 14-5 4-1 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 32-10 win-loss record in 2024, 2-1 on grass. Regarding the previous 4 years, Cori has a 15-8 record on grass. Gauff won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of this season was conquering the title in Auckland where she defeated Elina Svitolina in the final 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.

Last year in Wimbledon Cori lost to Sofia Kenin in the 1st round 6-4 4-6 6-2.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Cori Gauff

This would be the 2nd time that Heather Watson and Cori Gauff clash against each other. 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 come up against Victoria Azarenka. Their H2H record is 7-0 for Victoria Azarenka.

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

Head to head record 1-1

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 30-9 record in 2024, 1-1 on grass. As for the last 4 years, Aryna has a 18-8 record on grass. Sabalenka won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where she beat Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year in Wimbledon Aryna surrendered to Ons Jabeur in the semifinal 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This would be the 3rd time that Heather Watson and Aryna Sabalenka clash against 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.

Alternatively, Heather Watson could play Qinwen Zheng. Their H2H is 0-0.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 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 45-4 record in 2024, but she has not competed until now on grass. Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her most significant result of the year was conquering the tournament in Australia where she defeated Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, in Doha where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2, in Indian Wells where she beat Maria Sakkari in the final 6-4 6-0, in Madrid where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 4-6 7-6(7), in Rome where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-2 6-3, and at the French Open where she beat Jasmine Paolini in the final 6-2 6-1.

Last year in Wimbledon Swiatek lost to Elina Svitolina in the quarter 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2.

H2H Heather Watson vs. Iga Swiatek

This contest would be 3rd time that Heather Watson and Iga Swiatek fight 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 take on Elena Rybakina. Their H2H is 1-0 for Elena Rybakina.