Heather Watson – WTA #266 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Heather Watson - WTA #266 Tennis Player
Heather Watson
GBR Age: 33 (19-05-1992)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 38
WTA
#266
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
13 - 16
44.8% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Heather Watson dominates on first serve with 66.2% points won. Holds the 266 position in the WTA rankings. Moreover, she maintains decent 55.1% breakpoints save rate. Also, she protects serve well in 65.5% of games. However, she generates just 0.73 break chances per game and struggles to break with just 33.8% owinning rate of return games. Away from tour for 157 days.

Heather Watson - Career History

Heather Watson is a professional tennis player from Great Britain, currently ranked world No. 266 on the WTA Tour. She is right-handed. Her career-high ranking is No. 38. She began her professional career in 2015.

Heather Watson accumulated points at Challenger events in 2025. She reached two semifinals at W100 Gifu and Puerto Vallarta 125. Record: 9-5. Competing on hard: 8-4. She averaged 0.29 double faults per game, won 69% on first serve, and won 47% return pressure points.

2024 was a standout year for Heather Watson. She captured one title at W50 Nottingham. She also reached finals at W50 Roehampton and W100 Shrewsbury. Season record: 16-5. Results on hard: 16-4. She won 48% on second serve, won 57% on first serve, and won 61% serve pressure points.

Watson's 2023 season featured a semifinal at Nottingham plus quarterfinals at Warsaw and Hua Hin. She excelled under pressure winning 59% of pressure points on serve, excelled with 66% success on first serve, and kept serving under decent control with just 0.31 double faults per game. At lower-tier events, she reached two finals at W25 Glasgow and W40+H Calvi. Additional semifinals at W100 Dubai and Andorra 125. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 18-12. Competing on hard: 17-9. She won 55% serve pressure points, saved 56% of break points, and won 62% on first serve.

The Brit faced difficulties in 2022. Hard results: 4-6. She controlled serve with just 0.18 double faults per game, tracked 0.3 aces per game, and converted 46% of break opportunities.

Heather Watson reached a semifinal at Birmingham in 2021. Competing on hard: 3-11. She powered through with 0.5 aces per game, saved as much as 60% of breakpoints faced, and excelled with 68% success on first serve.

Watson won the title at Acapulco and one semifinal in 2020. Hard results: 9-6. She clutched under pressure converting 50% of break chances, averaged only 0.27 double faults per game, and recorded 0.3 aces per service game.

The Brit advanced to the final at Tianjin during 2019. She fired 0.3 aces per service game, showed resilience saving 57% breakpoints when threatened, and won a solid 64% points on first serve. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at W60 Fukuoka and W100 Vancouver. Lower-tier record: 17-6. Competing on hard: 8-4. She won 36% on first serve return, saved 56% of break points, and converted 40% of break opportunities.

Heather Watson reached semifinals at Hobart and Quebec City in 2018. Hard results: 7-7. She used the ace as a weapon with 0.4 per game, created massive pressure with 57% on second returns, and minimized errors with only 0.31 double faults per game.

Heather Watson's 2017 season featured a semifinal at Eastbourne plus quarterfinals at Monterrey and Luxembourg. Competing on grass: 6-4. Watson struggled on hard: 6-9. She collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. She won a strong 67% behind the first serve, defended brilliantly at 61% break points saved, and backed the serve up well with 46% on second attempts.

Heather Watson won the title at Monterrey in 2016. Hard results: 12-10. Watson fired 0.4 aces per service game, showed resilience saving 59% breakpoints when threatened, and showed mental strength converting 49% of breakpoints.

Heather Watson won the title at Hobart in 2015. She broke into the top 50. Competing on hard: 8-9. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. Watson capitalized on 50% of breakpoint opportunities, created massive pressure with 54% on second returns, and kept 48% success rate on second serve.

Heather Watson Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Heather Watson

What is Heather Watson's record by surface?

Over her career at WTA level, Heather Watson holds a record of 65-76 (46.1%) on hard, 26-34 (43.3%) on grass, and 7-20 (25.9%) on clay. At Challenger/ITF level: 63-27 (70.0%) on hard, 7-5 (58.3%) on grass, and 5-6 (45.5%) on clay. In the last 52 weeks: 1-2 (33.3%) on grass and 0-1 on clay at WTA level. 8-4 (66.7%) on hard and 1-1 (50.0%) on grass at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Heather Watson won?

Heather Watson has won three WTA tour-level titles all on hard. She has also won three titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on hard).

What is Heather Watson's recent form?

Heather Watson has lost her last 5 matches. Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 3-7 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Heather Watson has posted a 13-16 record (44.8% win rate). Her last match was 5 months ago.

How many aces does Heather Watson serve per match?

Heather Watson is currently serving 3.0 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (29 matches), down from a career average of 3.6.

How does Heather Watson perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Heather Watson is 0-1 against Top 20 opponents. Against Top 50 opponents: 1-2. Against Top 100 opponents: 5-6 (45.5%). Over her career: 2-9 (18.2%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 9-25 (26.5%). Against Top 50 opponents: 37-72 (33.9%). Against Top 100 opponents: 93-142 (39.6%).