Novak Djokovic is starting his run in the draw at the French Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-1 6-0, Alex Molcan 6-2 6-3 7-6(4), Aljaz Bedene 6-3 6-3 6-2 and Diego Schwartzman 6-1 6-3 6-3. Novak won the French Open twice in 2016 and 2021 and he was the runner-up 4 times in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2020.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw together withhisplausible opponents at the French Open. The Serbian has a good record (23-8) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Aleksandar Kovacevic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 18-11 record in 2023, 0-4 on clay. As for the last 3 years, the American has a 6-11 record on clay. Kovacevic needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 5 matches.

The American’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final the Cleveland Challenger and the Waco Challenger.

Last year at the French Open Aleksandar didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Aleksandar Kovacevic since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R2 – Marton Fucsovics’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Novak Djokovic

Marton Fucsovics has a 18-13 record in 2023, 6-5 on clay. In the last 15 years, the Hungarian has a 142-105 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Fucsovics won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Fucsovics’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final the Canberra Challenger.

Last year at the French Open Marton was defeated by Marin Cilic in the 2^nd round 4-6 6-4 6-2 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Marton Fucsovics

This contest would be 5^th time that Novak Djokovic and Marton Fucsovics clash against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

R3 – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Novak Djokovic

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has a 17-13 record in 2023, 6-5 on clay. In the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 101-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Davidovich Fokina won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Last year at the French Open Alejandro lost to Tallon Griekspoor in the 1^st round 2-6 6-0 6-4 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

This would be the 4^th time that Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Yet, Novak Djokovic may take on Arthur Fils. Their H2H record is 0-0.

R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-0 for Novak Djokovic

Hubert Hurkacz has a 18-11 record in 2023, 4-4 on clay. In the last 10 years, Hubert has a 91-60 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Hurkacz won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the year was conquering the competition in Marseille where he overcame Benjamin Bonzi in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year at the French Open Hurkacz lost to Casper Ruud in the 4^th round 6-2 6-3 3-6 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Hubert Hurkacz

This match would represent the 6^th time that Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz fight against each other. The head to head is 5-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Novak Djokovic could play Roberto Bautista Agut. Their head to head is 9-3 for Novak Djokovic.

1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Novak Djokovic

Andrey Rublev has a 26-11 win-loss record in 2023, 13-3 on clay. In connection to the last 11 years, Andrey has a 108-63 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the season was winning the title in Carlo where he defeated Holger Rune in the final 5-7 6-2 7-5.

Last year at the French Open Andrey capitulated to Marin Cilic in the quarter 5-7 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6(2).

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Rublev

This contest would be 5^th time that Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Rublev leads 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Novak Djokovic could compete against Karen Khachanov. Their H2H record is 8-1 for Novak Djokovic.

1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has a 30-3 record in 2023, 20-2 on clay. In the course of the last 6 years, Alcaraz has a 119-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current season was winning the title in Buenos Aires where he beat Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5, in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-2, in Barcelona where he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 6-4, and in Madrid where he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3.

Last year at the French Open Alcaraz was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This would be the 2^nd time that Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Novak Djokovic could play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 11-2 for Novak Djokovic.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 9-5 for Novak Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev has a 39-5 win-loss record in 2023, 10-2 on clay. As for the previous 11 years, Medvedev has a 77-42 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.

His most significant achievement of the current season was winning the tournament in Rotterdam where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 5-7 6-2 6-2, in Doha where he overcame Andy Murray in the final 6-4 6-4, in Dubai where he beat Andrey Rublev in the final 6-2 6-2, in Miami where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 7-5 6-3, and in Rome where he overcame Holger Rune in the final 7-5 7-5.

Last year at the French Open the Russian capitulated to Marin Cilic in the 4^th round 6-2 6-3 6-2.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev

This contest would be 15^th time that Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 9-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Medvedev leads 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Novak Djokovic may play Casper Ruud. Their head to head record is 4-0 for Novak Djokovic.