[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Pavel Kotov’s draw vs Shelton, Mannarino, Ruud, Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev to win the Rome

Rome draw preview with H2H - Pavel Kotov may need to oust Ben Shelton, Adrian Mannarino, Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev to conquer the title in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Pavel Kotov Stats info

Pavel Kotov is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Rome. Pavel has defeated Alex Michelsen 6-1 6-1 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Ben Shelton.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Pavel Kotov’s projected draw includinghisprojected opponents in Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Kotov has a unfavourable record (0-2) with the plausible opposition.

R1 – Alex Michelsen (69) – 6-1 6-1
R2 – Ben Shelton (14) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Adrian Mannarino (21) – H2H 0-1
or Zhizhen Zhang (56) – H2H 0-1
R4 – Casper Ruud (7) – H2H 0-0
or Jordan Thompson (35) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-0
or Karen Khachanov (18) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (5) – H2H 0-1
or Grigor Dimitrov (10) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Daniil Medvedev (4) – H2H 0-0
or Andrey Rublev (6) – H2H 0-1
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R2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

23 - 16win/loss in 2024

Rank
14
High
14
LLWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 23-16 9-7 8-4 2-1 4-4 0-0
2023 28-26 21-13 4-8 1-2 2-3 0-0
2022 40-11 16-9 0-0 24-2 0-0 0-0
2021 18-7 7-3 5-2 6-2 0-0 0-0

Ben Shelton has a 16-8 win-loss record in 2024, 5-1 on clay. In the course of the previous 2 years, Ben has a 9-9 record on clay. Shelton won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current year was winning the tournament in Houston where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Ben surrendered to Alexander Bublik in the 2nd round 6-4 1-6 6-2.

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Ben Shelton

There is no head to head record between Pavel Kotov and Ben Shelton since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R3 – Adrian Mannarino’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Adrian Mannarino

8 - 20win/loss in 2024

Rank
32
High
17
LLLLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 8-20 5-9 0-5 2-1 1-5 0-0
2023 44-29 15-13 2-8 15-4 12-4 0-0
2022 31-32 18-14 1-6 8-7 4-5 0-0
2021 14-26 5-7 0-7 5-8 4-4 0-0
2020 19-17 8-7 0-3 11-7 0-0 0-0
2019 30-31 13-14 5-7 6-7 6-3 0-0
2018 26-30 8-11 1-6 8-8 9-5 0-0
2017 49-27 23-12 8-4 10-6 8-5 0-0

Adrian Mannarino has a 7-11 win-loss record in 2024, 0-2 on clay. As for the last 19 years, Adrian has a 73-118 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Mannarino needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 4 matches.

The French player best achievement of the current season was reaching the semifinal Australia and Dallas.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Mannarino was defeated by Thiago Moura Monteiro in the 1st round 6-1 6-2.

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Adrian Mannarino

This match would represent the 2nd time that Pavel Kotov and Adrian Mannarino play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Mannarino (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Yet, Pavel Kotov may come up against Zhizhen Zhang. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Zhizhen Zhang.

R4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

42 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
9
High
2
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 42-12 17-5 23-6 1-0 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 31-8 win-loss record in 2024, 13-3 on clay. In connection to the previous 10 years, Casper has a 225-98 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current season was conquering the tournament in Barcelona where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 7-5 6-3.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Ruud was overcome by Holger Rune in the semifinal 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2.

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Casper Ruud

There is no head to head record between Pavel Kotov and Casper Ruud since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Pavel Kotov may face Jordan Thompson. Their H2H is 1-0 for Pavel Kotov.

1/4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

25 - 7win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
1
WWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 25-7 8-3 12-3 0-0 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 11-4 win-loss record in 2024, 3-1 on clay. During the previous 21 years, the Serbian has a 328-74 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Novak won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Serbian’s most significant result of this year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open and Carlo.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the Serbian capitulated to Holger Rune in the quarter 6-2 4-6 6-2.

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Novak Djokovic

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

Nonetheless, Pavel Kotov may square off with Karen Khachanov. Their H2H record is 0-0.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev

45 - 13win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
2
WLWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 45-13 18-6 21-5 0-0 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 22-9 win-loss record in 2024, 4-3 on clay. During the previous 12 years, Alexander has a 169-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alexander won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current season was winning the tournament in Australia where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the German was defeated by Daniil Medvedev in the 4th round 6-2 7-6(3).

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Alexander Zverev

This contest would be 2nd time that Pavel Kotov and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Pavel Kotov could square off with Grigor Dimitrov. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

34 - 10win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
WLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 34-10 18-4 10-4 0-0 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 22-6 win-loss record in 2024, 4-2 on clay. Regarding the previous 12 years, the Russian has a 81-45 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Daniil’s most significant achievement of this current year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Daniil won the title after besting Holger Rune 7-5 7-5.

H2H Pavel Kotov vs. Daniil Medvedev

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

Nevertheless, Pavel Kotov could compete against Andrey Rublev. Their H2H is 1-0 for Andrey Rublev.