WTA · Head-to-head
Heather Watson v Claire Liu
Heather Watson and Claire Liu have met 3 times through 2026-08-24. Heather Watson leads the head-to-head 2–1.
Record
Heather Watson2
Claire Liu1
By surface
Hard2–0
Clay0–1
Where they stand now · Heather Watson / Claire Liu
Elo1738 / 1916
Glicko-21770 / 1941
Hard Elo1785 / 1858
Clay Elo1602 / 1968
Grass Elo1930 / 1990
The read
2 of their 3 meetings have come on hard courts, where Watson leads 2–0. On other surfaces Watson is clay 0–1. Rated today on hard courts, surface Elo makes Liu a 60% favourite (1858 against 1785).
◆ Form
Heather Watson · won 2 of last 5
L Harriet Dart U.S. OpenHard 6-2 4-6 1-6
W Angela Fita Boluda U.S. OpenHard 6-4 5-7 7-6
W Claire Liu U.S. OpenHard 4-6 6-2 6-4
L Anna Blinkova National Bank OpenHard 2-6 5-7
L Julieta Pareja Mubadala DC OpenHard 4-6 6-3 5-7
Claire Liu · won 2 of last 5
L Lanlana Tararudee Wuhan OpenHard 6-7 4-6
L Rebecca Sramkova Suzhou WTA 125Hard 5-7 4-6
W Elsa Jacquemot Suzhou WTA 125Hard 6-1 6-1
L Mary Stoiana SP OpenHard 3-6 5-7
W Anna Blinkova Kia OpenHard 6-0 2-6 7-5
◆ Every meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | U.S. Open - New York | Hard | Heather Watson | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 2022-04-04 | Credit One Charleston Open - Charleston | Clay | Claire Liu | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2018-07-31 | Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic - San Jose | Hard | Heather Watson | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
◆ Both players
Heather WatsonElo 1738 · Glicko 1770 · career record, form and rating historyPlayer card →Claire LiuElo 1916 · Glicko 1941 · career record, form and rating historyPlayer card →
◆ Other rivalries
Heather Watson v Sara Sorribes Tormo5 meetings · 3–2Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Harriet Dart4 meetings · 2–2Head-to-head →Claire Liu v Kayla Day5 meetings · 1–4Head-to-head →Claire Liu v Sara Sorribes Tormo4 meetings · 2–2Head-to-head →Claire Liu v Sofia Kenin3 meetings · 1–2Head-to-head →
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