Heather Watson defeated Danielle Lao 7-5 6-3 in the Brisbane qualifying round 1 on hard. The result followed the form book — Heather Watson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Heather Watson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | Nottingham | R32 | grass | Heather Watson | 6-1 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.