Strong Is Beautiful
Francesca Schiavone

Heather Watson

Gbr
Residence: Guernsey, England & Bradenton, FL, USA
DOB: May 19, 1992
Birthplace: Guernsey, England
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Weight: 138 lbs. (63 kg)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Status: Pro
JANUARY - Fell 1r at Hobart (l. to Pironkova 76(10) 36 76(2); led 5-2 third set w/2mp at 5-3); fell 1r at Australian Open (l. to Azarenka).
2009 - Played first events of career on ITF Circuit, winning one singles title.

2010 - Played first five WTA main draws, reaching 2r once but falling 1r four times (incl. Wimbledon); fell in qualifying four times (incl. US Open); won two singles titles on ITF Circuit.

2011 - First Top 100 season; QF three times, at Auckland, Memphis and Québec City; reached 3r once and 2r twice (incl. Roland Garros); fell 1r five times (incl. Wimbledon, US Open) and in qualifying eight times (incl. Australian Open); made Top 100 debut on June 6 (after Roland Garros; rose from No.117 to No.93).
SINGLES
Winner: 2010 - ITF/Wrexham 2-GBR, ITF/Toronto-CAN; 2009 - ITF/Frinton-GBR.

ADDITIONAL
British Fed Cup Team, 2011.
Coached by Mauricio Hadad ... Mother is Michelle; father is Ian; siblings are Adam, Stephanie and Julie ... Born on Channel Island of Guernsey ... Started playing at age 7; moved to Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida at age 12 (still trains there) ... Graduated top of her class from Pendleton high school in 2009 ... Favorite surface is hard ... Follows fashion and enjoys going shopping; Serena Williams and Beyoncé are her style icons ... Enjoys meeting family and friends for a walk on the beach and watching Sun go down over a traditional British dinner.
- Junior highlights include winning 2009 US Open girls title (d. Buchina in final).
- Won Guernsey Sports Commission Trophy for outstanding performer of the year (for 2009).