Heather Watson defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the New Haven round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sara Sorribes Tormo came in ranked #247, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Heather Watson claimed a first win over Sara Sorribes Tormo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-07 | Istanbul | R32 | clay | Sara Sorribes Tormo | 3-2 RET |
| 2017-09-18 | Seoul | R32 | hard | Sara Sorribes Tormo | 6-3 0-6 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.