WTA · Head-to-head
Shuai Zhang v Heather Watson
Shuai Zhang and Heather Watson have met 4 times through 2026-06-07. They are level at 2–2.
Record
Shuai Zhang2
Heather Watson2
By surface
Hard1–0
Clay0–1
Grass1–1
Where they stand now · Shuai Zhang / Heather Watson
Elo1909 / 1738
Glicko-21933 / 1769
Hard Elo1894 / 1785
Clay Elo1799 / 1602
Grass Elo2016 / 1930
The read
2 of their 4 meetings have come on grass, where they are level at 1–1. On other surfaces Zhang is hard courts 1–0, clay 0–1. Rated today on grass, surface Elo makes Zhang a 62% favourite (2016 against 1930).
◆ Form
Shuai Zhang · won 1 of last 5
L Ashlyn Krueger Wuhan OpenHard 3-6 0-6
W Elisabetta Cocciaretto Billie Jean King Cup, FinalsHard 6-0 6-2
L Leylah Fernandez U.S. OpenHard 3-6 2-6
L Maria Timofeeva Abierto GNP SegurosHard 1-6 3-6
L Ann Li Cincinnati OpenHard 5-7 3-6
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
◆ Every meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-07 | The HSBC Championships - London | Grass | Shuai Zhang | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2021-06-16 | Birmingham Classic - Birmingham | Grass | Heather Watson | 5-2 ret. |
| 2014-08-11 | Western & Southern Open - Cincinnati | Hard | Shuai Zhang | 6-3 2-6 7-5 |
| 2012-04-29 | Estoril Open - Estoril | Clay | Heather Watson | 6-4 6-1 |
◆ Both players
Shuai ZhangElo 1909 · Glicko 1933 · career record, form and rating historyPlayer card →Heather WatsonElo 1738 · Glicko 1769 · career record, form and rating historyPlayer card →
◆ Other rivalries
Shuai Zhang v Viktorija Golubic4 meetings · 2–2Head-to-head →Shuai Zhang v Ashlyn Krueger3 meetings · 1–2Head-to-head →Shuai Zhang v Katerina Siniakova3 meetings · 1–2Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Emerson JonesOsakaHead-to-head →Heather Watson v Sara Sorribes Tormo5 meetings · 3–2Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Harriet Dart4 meetings · 2–2Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Katie Boulter4 meetings · 1–3Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Claire Liu3 meetings · 2–1Head-to-head →Heather Watson v Viktorija Golubic3 meetings · 2–1Head-to-head →
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