[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Karen Khachanov’s draw vs Davidovich Fokina, Ruud, Medvedev, Rublev, Alcaraz to win the Indian Wells

Indian Wells draw preview with H2H - Karen Khachanov may need to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz to conquer the event in the BNP Paribas Open.

Karen Khachanov Stats info

Karen Khachanov is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. The Russian has defeated Oscar Otte 6-3 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw includinghisprojected opposition in BNP Paribas Open. The Russian has a negative record (4-10) against the projected opposition.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Oscar Otte (82) – 6-3 6-3
R3 – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (28) – H2H 0-1
R4 – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 0-2
or Cristian Garin (97) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev (6) – H2H 1-3
or Alexander Zverev (14) – H2H 2-3
1/2 – Andrey Rublev (7) – H2H 3-2
or Cameron Norrie (12) – H2H 3-3
Fin – Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 0-2
or Taylor Fritz (5) – H2H 2-0
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R3 – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

32 - 28win/loss in 2024

Rank
26
High
21
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 32-28 18-11 9-8 3-6 2-3 0-0
2022 21-26 7-9 11-8 0-6 3-3 0-0
2021 30-25 4-6 16-7 9-10 1-2 0-0
2020 19-13 5-5 5-5 9-3 0-0 0-0
2019 49-28 19-8 27-14 0-3 3-3 0-0
2018 45-25 19-7 23-13 0-1 1-1 2-3
2017 23-14 10-4 11-8 0-0 0-0 2-2
2016 22-13 20-11 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has a 8-6 win-loss record in 2023, 7-4 on hard. In the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 91-54 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Spaniard surrendered to Denis Shapovalov in the 2nd round 4-6 6-4 6-2.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

This match would represent the 2nd time that Karen Khachanov and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Davidovich Fokina (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Casper Ruud

37 - 23win/loss in 2024

Rank
11
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 37-23 12-12 22-8 2-2 1-1 0-0
2022 51-22 18-8 25-7 7-5 1-2 0-0
2021 57-17 16-6 28-5 11-4 2-2 0-0
2020 22-13 4-5 17-6 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 44-31 8-10 27-13 9-7 0-1 0-0
2018 43-29 19-9 19-18 5-1 0-1 0-0
2017 30-32 3-6 22-23 5-3 0-0 0-0
2016 56-19 5-4 46-13 5-2 0-0 0-0

Casper Ruud has a 4-4 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the last 9 years, Ruud has a 77-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Ruud capitulated to Nick Kyrgios in the 3rd round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Casper Ruud clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Karen Khachanov may compete against Cristian Garin. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Karen Khachanov.

1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Daniil Medvedev

66 - 18win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 66-18 38-8 10-3 11-4 7-3 0-0
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

Daniil Medvedev has a 20-2 record in 2023, 15-2 on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Daniil has a 196-64 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His most significant result of this current year was winning the tournament in Rotterdam where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 5-7 6-2 6-2, in Doha where he beat Andy Murray in the final 6-4 6-4, and in Dubai where he overcame Andrey Rublev in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Russian lost to Gael Monfils in the 3rd round 4-6 6-3 6-1.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Daniil Medvedev

This contest would be 5th time that Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Karen Khachanov may face Alexander Zverev. Their H2H is 3-2 for Alexander Zverev.

1/2 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Karen Khachanov

56 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
5
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 56-26 23-12 19-5 6-7 8-2 0-0
2022 51-20 19-7 14-6 18-6 0-1 0-0
2021 53-23 25-10 9-5 12-6 7-2 0-0
2020 41-10 17-4 10-2 14-4 0-0 0-0
2019 54-27 28-14 8-5 16-5 2-3 0-0
2018 21-24 10-12 2-3 9-9 0-0 0-0
2017 48-33 19-11 11-11 12-9 6-2 0-0
2016 38-33 6-7 12-14 19-10 1-2 0-0

Andrey Rublev has a 10-6 record in 2023, 10-5 on hard. During the previous 11 years, the Russian has a 152-79 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Andrey won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Russian’s most significant result of this current season was reaching the final Dubai.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Andrey was defeated by Taylor Fritz in the semifinal 7-5 6-4.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Andrey Rublev

This would be the 6th time that Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Karen Khachanov may face Cameron Norrie. Their H2H is 3-3.

Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

65 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 65-12 26-6 25-3 2-3 12-0 0-0
2022 57-13 21-4 27-4 6-4 3-1 0-0
2021 48-19 15-8 22-7 10-3 1-1 0-0
2020 39-7 10-0 29-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 18-10 3-2 15-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 6-2 0-0 6-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Carlos Alcaraz has a 9-1 record in 2023, 1-0 on hard. In the last 6 years, Alcaraz has a 50-14 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this year was winning the title in Buenos Aires where he defeated Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Carlos was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal 6-4 4-6 6-3.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This would be the 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Carlos Alcaraz fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Karen Khachanov may come up against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Karen Khachanov.