Christopher O Connell is about to go ahead with his run in the draw in Montreal. The previous year in Montreal, the Australian lost in the 3rd round to Alex De Minaur w/o. In the previous edition of this tournament, he conquered Chun Hsin Tseng 6-1 6-2 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 4-6 6-2.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Christopher O Connell’s projected draw includinghisplausible opponents in National Bank Open. O Connell has a negative record (2-5) with the projected opponents.
R1 – James Duckworth’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for James Duckworth
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28-29 | 13-17 | 11-5 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 46-34 | 25-20 | 6-4 | 10-4 | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-29 | 23-14 | 2-3 | 7-7 | 10-5 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 51-28 | 43-21 | 1-3 | 5-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 24-27 | 20-18 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-24 | 15-9 | 1-2 | 12-9 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-10 | 9-4 | 1-2 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 52-26 | 39-17 | 8-4 | 1-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
James Duckworth has a 19-19 record in 2026, 6-9 on hard. During the last 18 years, Duckworth has a 319-212 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Duckworth will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Australian’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the final the Mexico City Challenger.
Last year in National Bank Open Duckworth lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the 2nd round 7-5 6-1.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. James Duckworth
This match would represent the 4th time that Christopher O Connell and James Duckworth clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Duckworth (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alex De Minaur
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44-20 | 21-11 | 7-6 | 8-0 | 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 29-15 win-loss record in 2026, 9-6 on hard. In the previous 12 years, Alex has a 210-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Australian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the year was conquering the title in Rotterdam where he overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in National Bank Open the Australian surrendered to Ben Shelton in the quarter 6-3 6-4.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Alex De Minaur
This would be the 2nd time that Christopher O Connell and Alex De Minaur square off. The head to head is 1-0 for De Minaur (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Ignacio Buse’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31-24 | 9-7 | 19-13 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 49-28 | 6-5 | 42-19 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 47-28 | 3-3 | 44-24 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 35-19 | 7-3 | 28-16 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 13-8 | 4-2 | 9-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Ignacio Buse has a 24-17 win-loss record in 2026, 3-2 on hard. In the course of the last 8 years, Buse has a 23-15 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Peruvian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of this current season was conquering the tournament in Hamburg where he beat Tommy Paul in the final 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3.
Last year in National Bank Open the Peruvian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Ignacio Buse
There is no head to head record between Christopher O Connell and Ignacio Buse since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Christopher O Connell could face Cameron Norrie. Their head to head is 1-1.
R4 – Valentin Vacherot’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25-18 | 14-13 | 6-4 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 45-24 | 18-9 | 24-12 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-13 | 19-3 | 15-9 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-32 | 6-4 | 49-25 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-22 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-14 | 36-8 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 12-6 | 4-1 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Valentin Vacherot has a 16-11 record in 2026, 8-7 on hard. In the last 11 years, the Monegasque has a 132-54 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Valentin will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in National Bank Open Vacherot didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Valentin Vacherot
There is no head to head record between Christopher O Connell and Valentin Vacherot since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Yet, Christopher O Connell could take on Arthur Fils. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/4 – Jiri Lehecka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37-20 | 20-12 | 6-4 | 5-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 41-23 | 24-10 | 5-5 | 5-5 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-19 | 20-10 | 4-1 | 8-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 38-29 | 18-13 | 10-8 | 5-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-32 | 5-4 | 24-13 | 13-12 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-26 | 12-3 | 34-15 | 17-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-12 | 4-4 | 12-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2019 | 13-13 | 1-2 | 12-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Jiri Lehecka has a 23-14 win-loss record in 2026, 10-7 on hard. In connection to the last 10 years, the Czech has a 94-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Czech will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Lehecka’s best achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal Miami.
Last year in National Bank Open Jiri was overcome by Taylor Fritz in the 4th round 7-6(4) 6-7(5) 7-6(5).
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Jiri Lehecka
There is no head to head record between Christopher O Connell and Jiri Lehecka since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Christopher O Connell could take on Lorenzo Musetti. Their head to head is 1-0 for Lorenzo Musetti.
1/2 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37-18 | 14-9 | 8-5 | 8-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 50-25 | 24-10 | 3-6 | 17-5 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-25 | 6-10 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 23-19 | 13-13 | 1-3 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 60-27 | 14-9 | 11-7 | 31-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-24 | 19-10 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-19 | 8-8 | 1-3 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-25 | 17-11 | 13-9 | 0-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 30-14 record in 2026, 7-5 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Felix has a 138-98 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Auger-Aliassime will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this current season was winning the title in Montpellier where he overcame Adrian Mannarino in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in National Bank Open the Canadian lost to Fabian Marozsan in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
There is no head to head record between Christopher O Connell and Felix Auger-Aliassime since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
However, Christopher O Connell could come up against Flavio Cobolli. Their head to head is 1-0 for Christopher O Connell.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63-16 | 30-9 | 20-4 | 4-1 | 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 44-11 record in 2026, 15-5 on hard. Regarding the previous 14 years, Zverev has a 241-111 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the current year was conquering the tournament at the French Open where he defeated Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1.
Last year in National Bank Open Alexander was defeated by Karen Khachanov in the semifinal 6-3 4-6 7-6(4).
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 4th time that Christopher O Connell and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Christopher O Connell may come up against Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H is 3-0 for Daniil Medvedev.
