[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Holger Rune’s draw vs Monfils, Vavassori, Fritz, Ruud, Sinner, Alcaraz to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Holger Rune may need to best Gael Monfils, Andrea Vavassori, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz to conquer the title in the French Open.

Holger Rune Stats info

Holger Rune is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. The Dane has defeated Christopher Eubanks 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Gael Monfils.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Holger Rune’s projected draw withhispresumable opposition at the French Open. Rune has a weak record (4-6) against the presumable opposition.

R1 – Christopher Eubanks (74) – 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-2
R2 – Gael Monfils (394) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Andrea Vavassori (148) – H2H 0-0
or Genaro Alberto Olivieri (231) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Taylor Fritz (8) – H2H 0-1
or Francisco Cerundolo (23) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 1-4
or Tommy Paul (17) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Jannik Sinner (9) – H2H 2-0
or Frances Tiafoe (12) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 1-1
or Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 2-1
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R2 – Gael Monfils’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

16 - 15win/loss in 2024

Rank
74
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 16-15 8-8 2-4 6-3 0-0 0-0
2022 14-7 13-5 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-0
2021 18-17 8-7 2-4 7-3 1-3 0-0
2020 16-7 7-3 0-3 9-1 0-0 0-0
2019 37-19 17-7 6-4 13-5 1-3 0-0
2018 34-20 8-6 10-10 11-2 5-2 0-0
2017 20-14 11-6 3-4 1-1 5-3 0-0
2016 44-17 33-8 7-3 4-5 0-1 0-0

Gael Monfils has a 2-7 win-loss record in 2023, 2-4 on clay. As for the last 20 years, Monfils has a 190-110 record on clay (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Holger Rune vs. Gael Monfils

There is no head to head record between Holger Rune and Gael Monfils since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Andrea Vavassori’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

34 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
157
High
128
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 34-26 3-3 28-15 2-4 1-4 0-0
2022 33-23 2-3 20-13 8-4 3-3 0-0
2021 19-14 4-3 11-5 3-5 0-0 1-1
2020 9-8 5-3 3-3 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 35-21 8-6 23-12 4-3 0-0 0-0
2018 17-19 6-6 8-10 3-3 0-0 0-0
2017 38-31 9-5 25-20 1-4 0-0 3-2
2016 40-29 23-12 6-7 9-7 0-0 2-3

Andrea Vavassori has a 23-10 record in 2023, 23-9 on clay. Regarding the previous 8 years, Vavassori has a 119-79 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Vavassori won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Italian’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal the Vina del Mar Challenger.

Last year at the French Open the Italian lost to Nino Serdarusic in the qualifications 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(8).

H2H Holger Rune vs. Andrea Vavassori

There is no head to head record between Holger Rune and Andrea Vavassori since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Nevertheless, Holger Rune could face Genaro Alberto Olivieri. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Taylor Fritz

54 - 24win/loss in 2024

Rank
10
High
5
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 54-24 35-11 11-6 5-3 3-4 0-0
2022 46-21 24-8 5-3 9-7 8-3 0-0
2021 34-22 20-13 4-5 8-3 2-1 0-0
2020 15-16 11-9 2-3 2-4 0-0 0-0
2019 40-30 17-14 12-8 4-5 7-3 0-0
2018 45-28 29-12 6-5 5-6 5-5 0-0
2017 39-26 24-16 0-0 10-5 5-5 0-0
2016 35-29 26-16 1-4 7-5 1-4 0-0

Taylor Fritz has a 30-11 win-loss record in 2023, 10-5 on clay. As for the previous 10 years, Fritz has a 52-39 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current season was conquering the tournament in Australia where he overcame Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), and in Delray Beach where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2.

Last year at the French Open Fritz surrendered to Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the 2nd round 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-3.

H2H Holger Rune vs. Taylor Fritz

This contest would be 2nd time that Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Holger Rune may fight against Francisco Cerundolo. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Francisco Cerundolo.

1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 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 17-11 record in 2023, 12-5 on clay. In the course of the last 9 years, Ruud has a 202-92 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this season was conquering the tournament in Estoril where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year at the French Open the Norwegian lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-3 6-3 6-0.

H2H Holger Rune vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 6th time that Holger Rune and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Holger Rune may square off with Tommy Paul. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Holger Rune

64 - 15win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 64-15 28-7 8-3 20-2 8-3 0-0
2022 47-16 21-6 15-4 7-4 4-2 0-0
2021 49-22 22-8 10-6 17-6 0-2 0-0
2020 20-14 2-6 7-3 11-5 0-0 0-0
2019 62-24 12-6 17-8 31-7 2-3 0-0
2018 31-22 13-8 17-12 1-1 0-0 0-1

Jannik Sinner has a 29-7 win-loss record in 2023, 8-2 on clay. In the course of the previous 6 years, Jannik has a 74-35 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Sinner won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of this season was winning the title in Montpellier where he overcame Maxime Cressy in the final 7-6(3) 6-3.

Last year at the French Open Jannik reached the 4th round in 2022 in Roland Garros before retiring against Andrey Rublev when he was 1-6 6-4 2-0 ret..

H2H Holger Rune vs. Jannik Sinner

This would be the 3rd time that Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Holger Rune may take on Frances Tiafoe. Their head to head is 0-0.

Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

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 32-3 win-loss record in 2023, 22-2 on clay. In connection to the last 6 years, Alcaraz has a 121-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was conquering the tournament in Buenos Aires where he defeated Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5, in Indian Wells where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-2, in Barcelona where he overcame 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 Carlos lost to Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Holger Rune vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 3rd time that Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Rune and Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Holger Rune may square off with Novak Djokovic. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Holger Rune.