# Heather Watson def. Claire Liu

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:14895137/heather-watson-vs-claire-liu
Tour: WTA

Heather Watson defeated Claire Liu 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the 2026 US Open first qualifying round on hard courts on August 24, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 4-6 6-2 6-4
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 1
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-08-24

## Player comparison
| Field | Heather Watson | Claire Liu |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | GBR | USA |
| Birth date | 1992-05-19 | 2000-05-25 |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 170 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 445 | 111 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 135 | 704 |
| Elo (entering) | 1579 | 1712 |
| Current career W-L | 146-199 | 44-64 |
| Current career earnings | $6,127,899 | $2,831,615 |

Pre-match H2H: Heather Watson 1-1 Claire Liu.

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