[UPDATED R4]. Prediction, H2H of Holger Rune’s draw vs Cerundolo, Ruud, Zverev, Alcaraz to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Holger Rune may need to overcome Francisco Cerundolo, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz to conquer the tournament in the French Open.

Holger Rune Stats info

Holger Rune is 4 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Rune has defeated Christopher Eubanks 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-2, Gael Monfils w/o and Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3 to reach the 4th round where he will face Francisco Cerundolo.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Holger Rune’s projected draw together withhislikely opponents at the French Open. Rune has a negative record (3-6) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Christopher Eubanks (74) – 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-2
R2 – Gael Monfils (394) – w/o
R3 – Genaro Alberto Olivieri (231) – 6-4 6-1 6-3
R4 – Francisco Cerundolo (23) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 1-4
or Nicolas Jarry (35) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (27) – H2H 1-0
or Grigor Dimitrov (29) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 1-1
or Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 2-1
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R4 – Francisco Cerundolo’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Francisco Cerundolo

39 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
21
High
19
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 39-26 10-10 19-12 4-2 6-2 0-0
2022 36-28 7-8 25-10 3-7 1-3 0-0
2021 44-24 3-2 39-21 0-0 2-1 0-0
2020 36-11 5-0 31-11 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 58-21 3-2 55-18 0-1 0-0 0-0
2018 33-12 0-0 33-12 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 13-5 0-1 13-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 19-9 0-0 19-9 0-0 0-0 0-0

Francisco Cerundolo has a 23-14 record in 2023, 16-9 on clay. In connection to the previous 8 years, Cerundolo has a 231-94 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Argentine won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The Argentine’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the final Lyon.

Last year at the French Open Cerundolo capitulated to Daniel Evans in the 1st round 7-6(3) 6-4 6-4.

H2H Holger Rune vs. Francisco Cerundolo

This contest would be 2nd time that Holger Rune and Francisco Cerundolo clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Cerundolo (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

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 19-11 win-loss record in 2023, 14-5 on clay. In connection to the last 9 years, the Norwegian has a 204-92 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.

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

Last year at the French Open the Norwegian was overcome by Rafael Nadal in the final 6-3 6-3 6-0.

H2H Holger Rune vs. Casper Ruud

This match would represent the 6th time that Holger Rune and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 4-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Holger Rune could play Nicolas Jarry. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Holger Rune

55 - 27win/loss in 2024

Rank
7
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 55-27 22-13 20-7 8-5 5-2 0-0
2022 29-10 9-4 17-5 3-1 0-0 0-0
2021 59-15 28-6 14-4 13-3 4-2 0-0
2020 28-11 12-7 3-1 13-3 0-0 0-0
2019 44-25 20-9 16-8 6-5 2-3 0-0
2018 60-19 25-9 21-4 12-4 2-2 0-0
2017 57-22 22-8 16-4 10-7 9-3 0-0
2016 44-24 12-9 13-7 13-6 6-2 0-0

Alexander Zverev has a 19-14 win-loss record in 2023, 11-5 on clay. During the last 11 years, the German has a 156-71 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The German’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal Dubai and Geneva.

Last year at the French Open Zverev reached the semifinal in 2022 in Roland Garros before retiring against Rafael Nadal when he was 7-6(8) 6-6 ret..

H2H Holger Rune vs. Alexander Zverev

This match would represent the 2nd time that Holger Rune and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Holger Rune could take on Grigor Dimitrov. Their H2H 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 34-3 record in 2023, 24-2 on clay. Regarding the last 6 years, the Spaniard has a 123-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the year was winning 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 Alcaraz was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Holger Rune vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This would be the 3rd time that Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. 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.

Anyhow, Holger Rune could face Novak Djokovic. Their H2H is 2-1 for Holger Rune.