WTA Tour
Heather Watson
Back after 7w offBeat 4 favorites#388
WTA World Ranking - 0 pts
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🏃 Pusher75%
🛡️ The Spoiler61%
Weak against
👑 The Complete Package48%
🤖 Servebot49%
Player Overview
Age
34
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#385 (2026-09-14)
Record 2015-2026
134
Wins
161
Losses
45.4%
Win %
2
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15/13 | - | 12/10 | 3/3 |
| 2025 | 5/5 | 0/1 | 3/1 | 2/3 |
| 2024 | 5/7 | 0/1 | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| 2023 | 12/13 | 0/1 | 8/9 | 4/3 |
| 2022 | 16/22 | 3/6 | 7/11 | 6/5 |
| 2021 | 9/20 | 0/1 | 5/15 | 4/4 |
| 2020 | 13/10 | 1/2 | 12/8 | - |
| 2019 | 5/9 | - | 4/5 | 1/4 |
| 2018 | 13/19 | 2/4 | 10/11 | 1/4 |
| 2017 | 17/16 | 0/2 | 11/10 | 6/4 |
| 2016 | 18/19 | 2/4 | 15/11 | 1/4 |
| 2015 | 18/20 | 2/5 | 12/12 | 4/3 |
| Career | 146/173 | 10/27 | 102/106 | 34/40 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (6 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match2.7
Double Faults / Match9.3
Avg 1st Serve99 mph
Max Serve Speed108 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match27.7
Unforced Errors / Match39.3
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 291 serve-stat matches
Heather Watson has served 3+ aces in 56.4% of career matches and 5+ aces in 32.6%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 90% | 263/291 |
| 3 or more | 56% | 164/291 |
| 5 or more | 33% | 95/291 |
| 10 or more | 2% | 5/291 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/291 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/291 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 97% | 282/291 |
| 2 or more | 85% | 248/291 |
| 3 or more | 63% | 183/291 |
| 5 or more | 27% | 77/291 |
| 8 or more | 6% | 17/291 |
| 10 or more | 2% | 6/291 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 65% | 206/318 |
| 3 Sets | 35% | 112/318 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 29% | 91/318 |
| 2-1 | 17% | 55/318 |
| 1-2 | 18% | 57/318 |
| 0-2 | 36% | 115/318 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 44% | 141/318 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 48% | 153/318 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 49% | 55/112 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWWLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round Qualifying | Harriet Dart | Hard | 62 46 16 | L |
| Aug 26, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round Qualifying | Angela Fita Boluda | Hard | 64 57 76 | W |
| Aug 24, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round Qualifying | Claire Liu | Hard | 46 62 64 | W |
| Aug 1, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 3rd Round Qualifying | Anna Blinkova | Hard | 26 57 | L |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Mubadala DC Open - Washington | 3rd Round Qualifying | Julieta Pareja | Hard | 46 63 57 | L |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Mubadala DC Open - Washington | 1st Round Qualifying | Kamilla Rakhimova | Hard | 76 76 | W |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 3rd Round Qualifying | Maria Timofeeva | Grass | 63 26 16 | L |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 2nd Round Qualifying | Tatiana Prozorova | Grass | 57 63 75 | W |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 1st Round Qualifying | Mayar Sherif | Grass | 62 62 | W |
| Jun 7, 2026 | The HSBC Championships - London | 1st Round Qualifying | Beatriz Haddad Maia | Grass | 75 60 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Heather Watson FAQ
Heather Watson is ranked #388 on the WTA tour. The career-high ranking is #385, reached in 2026.
Heather Watson is from Great Britain.
Heather Watson is listed at 5'7" (170 cm).
Heather Watson is 34 years old.
Heather Watson has a win-loss record since 2015 of 134-161 (45% win rate). That includes 2 WTA titles.
Heather Watson: 2 WTA singles titles and a career-high ranking of #385 in 2026.
Heather Watson's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 102-106 record (49%). Surface splits: hard 102-106 (49%), clay 10-27 (27%), and grass 34-40 (46%).
Heather Watson has won 6 of the last 10 completed matches (60%).
Heather Watson's most-played opponents are Sloane Stephens (6 meetings, 2-4), Anett Kontaveit (5 meetings, 1-4), and Elise Mertens (5 meetings, 1-4).