Yulia Putintseva def. Heather Watson
7-5 7-6(6)
Yulia Putintseva defeated Heather Watson 7-5 7-6(6) in the 2018 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yulia Putintseva | Heather Watson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 65.0% |
| First serve points won % | 64.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 52.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points saved % | 62.0% | 0.0% |
| Break points converted % | 100.0% | 38.0% |
| Service points won % | 60.0% | 53.0% |
| Return points won % | 47.0% | 40.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Yulia Putintseva | Heather Watson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | KAZ | GBR |
| Birth date | Jan 7, 1995 | May 19, 1992 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Height | 163 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 54 | 68 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,060 | 926 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,593 | 1,669 |
| Current career W-L | 268–264 | 146–199 |
| Current career earnings | $10,423,860 | $6,127,899 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.