Heather Watson in the first round of Wimbledon, 2019
Heather Watson in the first round of Wimbledon, 2019 | © TENNIS PHOTO NETWORK / Getty

Tennis | Wimbledon 2022 | Heather Watson faces Tamara Korpatsch as she continues to search for form

By Ros Satar

  • Heather Watson v Tamara Korpatsch
  • First Meeting
LONDON, UK – Heather Watson will face Tamara Korpatsch in her opening round as she hopes to hit some form.

 

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Heather Watson v Tamara Korpatsch | H2H & Match Fundamentals

Heather Watson v Tamara Korpatsch H2H: First Meeting
Wimbledon London, UK
Grass (O) Prize Money: £50,000
Third on Court No. 3, not before 2:30pm BST BBC Sport

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)

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H2H: Heather Watson (WR 120) Tamara Korpatsch (WR 105)
Tournament Previous Best R3 (2015, 2017) Qualification (2017-19)
1st Serve Return Points Won % 40.8 35.4
Return Points Won % 44.4 41.8
Break Point Conversion % 53.7 35.4
Break Points Saved % 57.4 58.3
Total Points Won % 49.7 48.9

Heather Watson just about squeaks ahead of Tamara Korpatsch in terms of stats for this year with both having two wins each this season on the grass.

 

Playing Styles & Prediction

We all know that Watson has the game that can suit the grass – she has the ability to switch defence with attack and has included a lot more aggression to her serving and her game, and although results have not been great, she has a better record on the surface than the German.

However, if anyone thinks this will be an easy encounter, prepare for the customary rollercoaster, as Watson takes the long way round but should come out on top. A confidence win would be good here.

Prediction: Watson in three sets.

 

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