FRENCH OPEN DRAW. Pierre-Hugues Herbert’s prediction with Sonego next. H2H and rankings

French Open draw - Pierre-Hugues Herbert. See the draw preview and prediction with Lorenzo Sonego, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Alex De Minaur, Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner in the French Open.

Pierre-Hugues Herbert Stats info

Pierre-Hugues Herbert is about to commence his campaign in the draw at the French Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he managed to beat Benjamin Bonzi 7-5 3-6 4-6 7-5 6-2.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Pierre-Hugues Herbert’s projected draw andhispresumable opponents at the French Open. The French player has a unfavourable record (4-8) against the likely opponents.

R1 – Lorenzo Sonego (69) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Tommy Paul (26) – H2H 0-0
or Rinky Hijikata (102) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Casper Ruud (17) – H2H 0-0
or Yannick Hanfmann (55) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Novak Djokovic (4) – H2H 0-2
or Joao Fonseca (30) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Alex De Minaur (9) – H2H 1-2
or Andrey Rublev (13) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (3) – H2H 3-2
or Taylor Fritz (8) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 0-2
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (5) – H2H 1-2
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R1 – Lorenzo Sonego’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

12 - 18win/loss in 2026

Rank
86
High
21
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Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 12-18 5-6 3-8 0-0 4-4 0-0
2025 25-29 11-14 1-5 8-6 5-4 0-0
2024 27-33 10-14 10-11 4-5 3-3 0-0
2023 30-31 10-12 9-7 9-8 2-4 0-0
2022 30-29 7-9 8-11 10-5 5-4 0-0
2021 30-24 9-11 9-4 6-6 6-3 0-0
2020 13-15 0-5 7-7 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 44-29 12-9 26-13 1-4 5-3 0-0

Lorenzo Sonego has a 3-7 win-loss record in 2026, 1-5 on clay. In connection to the last 13 years, Lorenzo has a 199-138 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Lorenzo needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 5 matches.

Last year at the French Open the Italian lost to Ben Shelton in the 1st round 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-2 6-3.

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Lorenzo Sonego

There is no head to head record between Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Lorenzo Sonego since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

R2 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

39 - 17win/loss in 2026

Rank
19
High
8
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Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 39-17 20-10 12-4 1-1 6-2 0-0
2025 29-13 13-6 12-4 3-1 1-2 0-0
2024 45-20 17-12 10-4 8-2 10-2 0-0
2023 46-29 29-13 5-6 3-5 9-5 0-0
2022 39-27 21-12 2-6 9-5 7-4 0-0
2021 33-23 12-12 9-7 12-4 0-0 0-0
2020 21-14 12-6 5-4 4-4 0-0 0-0
2019 45-16 22-7 12-4 5-1 6-4 0-0

Tommy Paul has a 24-9 win-loss record in 2026, 10-2 on clay. As for the previous 12 years, Tommy has a 132-65 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the season was winning the competition in Houston where he defeated Roman Andres Burruchaga in the final 6-1 3-6 7-5.

Last year at the French Open Paul was overcome by Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter 6-0 6-1 6-4.

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Tommy Paul

There is no head to head record between Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Tommy Paul since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Anyhow, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could fight against Rinky Hijikata. Their H2H record is 0-0.

R3 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

25 - 16win/loss in 2026

Rank
18
High
2
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 25-16 8-9 17-6 0-0 0-1 0-0
2025 39-16 12-8 14-5 13-3 0-0 0-0
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

Casper Ruud has a 20-11 win-loss record in 2026, 13-4 on clay. In the course of the last 12 years, Casper has a 263-111 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The Norwegian’s best result of the current season was getting to the final Rome.

Last year at the French Open Casper surrendered to Nuno Borges in the 2nd round 2-6 6-4 6-1 6-0.

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Casper Ruud

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

Nonetheless, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could face Yannick Hanfmann. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Novak Djokovic

14 - 7win/loss in 2026

Rank
12
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 14-7 7-4 2-2 0-0 5-1 0-0
2025 39-11 21-7 9-3 4-0 5-1 0-0
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

Novak Djokovic has a 7-3 win-loss record in 2026, 0-1 on clay. As for the previous 23 years, Novak has a 350-80 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Novak’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final at the Australian Open .

Last year at the French Open Novak capitulated to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal 6-4 7-5 7-6(3).

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Novak Djokovic

This would be the 3rd time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Novak Djokovic clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

However, Pierre-Hugues Herbert may compete against Joao Fonseca. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Joao Fonseca.

1/4 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Alex De Minaur

33 - 18win/loss in 2026

Rank
9
High
5
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 33-18 13-9 7-6 5-0 8-3 0-0
2025 56-24 30-11 10-5 13-6 3-2 0-0
2024 47-21 19-6 10-5 11-9 7-1 0-0
2023 46-26 26-12 4-5 10-6 6-3 0-0
2022 47-25 19-10 9-6 12-5 7-4 0-0
2021 25-25 10-10 4-5 3-7 8-3 0-0
2020 13-10 6-5 0-2 7-3 0-0 0-0
2019 41-20 25-10 1-4 13-3 2-3 0-0

Alex De Minaur has a 18-10 win-loss record in 2026, 6-5 on clay. During the previous 12 years, De Minaur has a 81-61 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Australian won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was conquering the tournament in Rotterdam where he overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year at the French Open Alex lost to Alexander Bublik in the 2nd round 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2.

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Alex De Minaur

This would be the 4th time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Alex De Minaur play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for De Minaur (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could take on Andrey Rublev. Their H2H is 1-0 for Andrey Rublev.

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

Head to head 3-2 for Pierre-Hugues Herbert

53 - 13win/loss in 2026

Rank
2
High
2
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 53-13 24-7 20-4 0-0 9-2 0-0
2025 57-25 24-9 18-7 9-6 6-3 0-0
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

Alexander Zverev has a 28-9 win-loss record in 2026, 13-4 on clay. Regarding the last 14 years, Alexander has a 219-90 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alexander won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The German’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final Madrid.

Last year at the French Open Alexander was overcome by Novak Djokovic in the quarter 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4.

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Alexander Zverev

This match would represent the 6th time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 3-2 for Herbert (see full H2H stats), but Zverev has a winning record of 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Pierre-Hugues Herbert may come up against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jannik Sinner

44 - 3win/loss in 2026

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2026 44-3 19-2 18-1 0-0 7-0 0-0
2025 58-6 24-3 11-2 15-0 8-1 0-0
2024 73-8 40-5 11-2 13-0 9-1 0-0
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

Jannik Sinner has a 36-2 record in 2026, 17-0 on clay. As for the last 9 years, the Italian has a 113-40 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jannik will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His most significant result of the current season was winning the competition in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(6) 7-6(4), in Miami where he beat Jiri Lehecka in the final 6-4 6-4, in Carlo where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(5) 6-3, in Madrid where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-1 6-2, and in Rome where he defeated Casper Ruud in the final 6-4 6-4.

Last year at the French Open the Italian lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2).

H2H Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. Jannik Sinner

This contest would be 3rd time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jannik Sinner square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could take on Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H is 2-1 for Felix Auger-Aliassime.