Heather Watson def. Kristyna Pliskova
7-6(4) 7-6(3)
Heather Watson defeated Kristyna Pliskova 7-6(4) 7-6(3) in the 2021 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Heather Watson | Kristyna Pliskova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 11 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 64.0% | 62.0% |
| First serve points won % | 76.0% | 82.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 80.0% |
| Break points converted % | 20.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 67.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 33.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Heather Watson | Kristyna Pliskova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GBR | CZE |
| Birth date | May 19, 1992 | Mar 21, 1992 |
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Height | 170 cm | 184 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,176 | 1,020 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,653 | 1,654 |
| Current career W-L | 146–199 | 92–139 |
| Current career earnings | $6,127,899 | $3,517,903 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.