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 start his campaign in the draw at the French Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he defeated 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 withhislikely opposition at the French Open. The French player has a negative record (4-8) with the presumable opposition.

R1 – Lorenzo Sonego (70) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Tommy Paul (21) – H2H 0-0
or Rinky Hijikata (98) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Casper Ruud (16) – H2H 0-0
or Hamad Medjedovic (58) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Novak Djokovic (4) – H2H 0-2
or Joao Fonseca (30) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Alex De Minaur (7) – H2H 1-2
or Andrey Rublev (13) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (3) – H2H 3-2
or Jiri Lehecka (12) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 0-2
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (6) – 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 the previous 13 years, Lorenzo has a 199-138 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 5 matches.

Last year at the French Open the Italian was overcome by 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 face off 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 24-10 record in 2026, 10-3 on clay. In the last 12 years, Paul has a 132-66 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Paul won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this current season was conquering the competition in Houston where he beat Roman Andres Burruchaga in the final 6-1 3-6 7-5.

Last year at the French Open Tommy surrendered to 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 play each other 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 connection to the last 12 years, the Norwegian has a 263-111 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 8 of his last 10 matches.

Ruud’s most significant achievement of the year was reaching the final Rome.

Last year at the French Open the Norwegian was overcome by 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 square off in the main tour.

Alternatively, Pierre-Hugues Herbert may take on Hamad Medjedovic. Their H2H record 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 8-3 record in 2026, 1-1 on clay. In connection to the last 23 years, Novak has a 351-80 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Serbian’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open .

Last year at the French Open Novak surrendered 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 face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

However, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could square off with Joao Fonseca. Their H2H 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. In the previous 12 years, Alex has a 81-61 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). De Minaur won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was winning the title in Rotterdam where he beat 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 contest would be 4th time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Alex De Minaur clash against 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.

Anyhow, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could fight against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head 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 29-9 record in 2026, 14-4 on clay. As for the last 14 years, Alexander has a 220-90 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The German’s best result of this current season was reaching the final Madrid.

Last year at the French Open the German lost to 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 fight against each other. 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.

Nevertheless, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could play Jiri Lehecka. Their head to head is 0-0.

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. In the last 9 years, the Italian has a 113-40 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His most significant result of the season was winning the title in Indian Wells where he defeated 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 beat Alexander Zverev in the final 6-1 6-2, and in Rome where he overcame 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 match would represent the 3rd time that Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Pierre-Hugues Herbert could face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Felix Auger-Aliassime.