Lesia Tsurenko defeated Heather Watson 7-6 7-5 in the Birmingham round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Heather Watson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Lesia Tsurenko claimed a first win over Heather Watson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | Eastbourne | R64 | grass | Heather Watson | 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.