Sloane Stephens def. Heather Watson
6-7(5) 7-5 6-1
Sloane Stephens defeated Heather Watson 6-7(5) 7-5 6-1 in the 2021 Indian Wells Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sloane Stephens | Heather Watson |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 7 |
| First serve % | 64 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 61 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 61 |
| Break points converted % | 39 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sloane Stephens | Heather Watson |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | GBR |
| Birth date | Mar 20, 1993 | May 19, 1992 |
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 170 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 73 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 997 | 1,119 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,760 | 1,594 |
| Current career W-L | 303–249 | 146–199 |
| Current career earnings | $19,431,719 | $6,127,899 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.