[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Alex Michelsen’s draw vs Zverev, Ruud, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Djokovic to win the Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Alex Michelsen may need to beat Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic to conquer the event in the Australian Open.

Alex Michelsen Stats info

Alex Michelsen is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. The American has defeated James McCabe 7-65 3-6 6-1 6-2 and Jiri Lehecka 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alexander Zverev.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Alex Michelsen’s projected draw includinghislikely opponents at the Australian Open. The American has no record with the likely opponents.

R1 – James McCabe (269) – 7-65 3-6 6-1 6-2
R2 – Jiri Lehecka (23) – 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4
R3 – Alexander Zverev (6) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Casper Ruud (11) – H2H 0-0
or Cameron Norrie (22) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 0-0
or Tommy Paul (14) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Daniil Medvedev (3) – H2H 0-0
or Hubert Hurkacz (9) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-0
or Jannik Sinner (4) – H2H 0-0
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R3 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

69 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
2
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 69-21 29-10 23-6 11-3 6-2 0-0
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

Alexander Zverev has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Alexander has a 179-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His best result of this season was conquering the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.

Last year at the Australian Open Zverev capitulated to Michael Mmoh in the 2nd round 6-7(1) 6-4 6-3 6-2.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Alexander Zverev

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Alexander Zverev since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

51 - 25win/loss in 2024

Rank
6
High
2
LWLWLLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 51-25 21-9 24-7 5-8 1-1 0-0
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

Casper Ruud has a 5-0 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 10 years, Ruud has a 90-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Ruud was defeated by Jenson Brooksby in the 2nd round 6-3 7-5 6-7(4) 6-2.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Casper Ruud

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Casper Ruud since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Alex Michelsen could play Cameron Norrie. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

54 - 13win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
1
WLWLLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 54-13 22-5 17-4 7-3 8-1 0-0
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 2-0 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 7 years, Carlos has a 77-20 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Alcaraz didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Carlos Alcaraz

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Carlos Alcaraz since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Anyhow, Alex Michelsen could play Tommy Paul. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/2 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

46 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
LWLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 46-21 28-9 11-5 1-5 6-2 0-0
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

Daniil Medvedev has a 2-0 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 12 years, the Russian has a 221-70 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Medvedev surrendered to Sebastian Korda in the 3rd round 7-6(7) 6-3 7-6(4).

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Daniil Medvedev

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Daniil Medvedev since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Anyhow, Alex Michelsen may fight against Hubert Hurkacz. Their H2H is 0-0.

Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

37 - 9win/loss in 2024

Rank
7
High
1
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 37-9 15-5 16-3 1-0 5-1 0-0
2023 56-7 27-1 12-3 11-2 6-1 0-0
2022 42-7 2-1 14-4 19-2 7-0 0-0
2021 55-7 19-3 18-3 11-1 7-0 0-0
2020 41-5 26-1 11-1 4-3 0-0 0-0
2019 57-11 26-6 15-3 9-2 7-0 0-0
2018 53-13 23-4 11-5 8-3 11-1 0-0
2017 32-8 10-3 12-4 2-0 8-1 0-0

Novak Djokovic has a 5-1 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. During the last 21 years, Djokovic has a 531-84 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open the Serbian won the event after downing Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Novak Djokovic

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

Possibly, Alex Michelsen could fight against Jannik Sinner. Their head to head is 0-0.