[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Alexander Zverev’s draw vs Albot, Shapovalov, Nadal, Berrettini, Medvedev to win Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Alexander Zverev may need to topple Radu Albot, Denis Shapovalov, Rafael Nadal, Matteo Berrettini, Daniil Medvedev to conquer the tournament in the Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev Stats info

Alexander Zverev is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Australian Open. Zverev has defeated Daniel Altmaier 7-63 6-1 7-61 and John Millman 6-4 6-4 6-0 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Radu Albot.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Alexander Zverev’s projected draw and the presumable opposition in Australian Open. Zverev has a a positive record (18-15) against the likely opponents.

R1 – Daniel Altmaier (87) – 7-63 6-1 7-61
R2 – John Millman (89) – 6-4 6-4 6-0
R3 – Radu Albot (124) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Denis Shapovalov (14) – H2H 4-2
or Reilly Opelka (29) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Rafael Nadal (5) – H2H 3-6
or Aslan Karatsev (15) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Matteo Berrettini (7) – H2H 4-1
or Cristian Garin (19) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Daniil Medvedev (2) – H2H 6-6
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) – H2H 3-6
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R3 – Radu Albot’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev

40 - 30win/loss in 2025

Rank
103
High
39
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 40-30 25-14 4-6 3-5 8-5 0-0
2021 22-27 4-9 2-8 13-6 3-4 0-0
2020 9-18 0-8 2-4 7-6 0-0 0-0
2019 35-26 20-12 7-6 7-5 1-3 0-0
2018 30-34 18-17 5-12 5-3 2-2 0-0
2017 38-33 22-15 10-11 3-5 3-2 0-0
2016 52-32 15-10 24-10 9-11 4-1 0-0
2015 46-32 20-13 21-12 5-6 0-1 0-0

Radu Albot has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 16 years, Albot has a 223-131 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the Moldovan lost to Casper Ruud in the 3rd round 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-4.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Radu Albot

This would be the 2nd time that Alexander Zverev and Radu Albot play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-2 for Alexander Zverev

34 - 26win/loss in 2025

Rank
18
High
10
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 34-26 22-12 4-4 7-6 1-4 0-0
2021 30-23 11-11 7-6 4-3 8-3 0-0
2020 17-15 8-6 5-2 4-7 0-0 0-0
2019 38-28 20-11 4-6 14-8 0-3 0-0
2018 35-28 18-13 8-6 7-5 2-4 0-0
2017 47-26 24-9 0-4 17-9 6-4 0-0
2016 47-17 14-8 28-6 5-3 0-0 0-0
2015 15-6 1-3 11-2 3-1 0-0 0-0

Denis Shapovalov has a 5-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 8 years, Shapovalov has a 101-62 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the Canadian lost to Felix Auger Aliassime in the 3rd round 7-5 7-5 6-3.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Denis Shapovalov

This match would represent the 7th time that Alexander Zverev and Denis Shapovalov clash against each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Alexander Zverev could compete against Reilly Opelka. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/4 – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-3 for Rafael Nadal

39 - 8win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 39-8 23-3 10-2 1-3 5-0 0-0
2021 24-5 5-2 19-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 27-7 13-3 9-1 5-3 0-0 0-0
2019 58-7 21-2 21-3 11-1 5-1 0-0
2018 45-4 14-2 26-1 0-0 5-1 0-0
2017 68-12 38-8 24-1 3-2 3-1 0-0
2016 39-14 18-10 21-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2015 61-20 20-9 26-6 10-3 5-2 0-0

Rafael Nadal has a 5-0 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 20 years, the Spaniard has a 423-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His best result of this season was conquering the tournament in Melbourne where he overcame Maxime Cressy in the final 7-6(6) 6-3.

Last year in Australian Open Nadal was overcome by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Nadal

This contest would be 10th time that Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal fight against each other. The head to head is 6-3 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Alexander Zverev may fight against Aslan Karatsev. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/2 – Matteo Berrettini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 for Alexander Zverev

32 - 12win/loss in 2025

Rank
16
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 32-12 15-9 4-2 4-1 9-0 0-0
2021 41-12 14-5 13-4 3-2 11-1 0-0
2020 9-6 5-3 4-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 48-25 15-10 12-4 9-9 12-2 0-0
2018 44-28 17-12 14-8 9-4 4-4 0-0
2017 45-19 23-8 12-8 3-2 0-0 7-1
2016 17-10 0-0 12-4 0-4 0-0 5-2
2015 44-20 32-12 10-6 0-1 0-0 2-1

Matteo Berrettini has a 3-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, the Italian has a 109-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Matteo capitulated to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4th round w/o.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Matteo Berrettini

This match would represent the 6th time that Alexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini square off. The head to head is 4-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Alexander Zverev could fight against Cristian Garin. Their head to head is 1-0 for Cristian Garin.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 6-6

45 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
7
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 45-19 26-8 3-2 8-6 8-3 0-0
2021 63-13 33-5 5-3 18-3 7-2 0-0
2020 28-10 14-4 0-2 14-4 0-0 0-0
2019 59-21 34-8 8-5 12-5 5-3 0-0
2018 53-25 27-9 1-5 21-7 4-4 0-0
2017 28-28 8-11 0-4 10-9 10-4 0-0
2016 69-27 15-6 13-7 23-8 9-3 9-3
2015 53-26 23-10 17-8 7-6 0-0 6-2

Daniil Medvedev has a 4-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 10 years, Medvedev has a 159-55 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Daniil surrendered to Novak Djokovic in the final 7-5 6-2 6-2.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Daniil Medvedev

This contest would be 13th time that Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev clash against each other. The head to head is 6-6 (see full H2H stats), 3-2 for Zverev on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Alexander Zverev could face Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head is 6-3 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.