Novak Djokovic has Dimitrov, Nadal or Shapovalov between him and the title in Paris

Novak Djokovic is 2 wins away to conquer the title in Paris. The Serbian has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1 6-2, Kyle Edmund 7-6⁷ 6-1 and Corentin Moutet 7-6² 6-4 to reach the semifinal where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.

The Serbian is currently ranked no. 1. However, even if Novak Djokovic conquers the title, he is still projected to drop 1 position and be ranked no. 2 soon after this tournament.

Projected path

This is Novak Djokovic’s projected path and the probable opponents at the BNP Paribas Masters. Novak has an overall good record (36-27) with the projected opponents.

R1 – Bye

R2 – Corentin Moutet (97) – 7-6² 6-4

R3 – Kyle Edmund (75) – 7-6⁷ 6-1

1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (7) – 6-1 6-2

1/2 – Grigor Dimitrov (27) – H2H 8-1

Fin – Rafael Nadal (2) – H2H 28-26

or Denis Shapovalov (28) – H2H 3-0

1/2 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 8-1 for Novak Djokovic

Grigor Dimitrov has a 24-20 win-loss record in 2019, 5-2 on indoor hard courts. In connection to the previous 5 years, Dimitrov has a 84-48 record on indoor hard courts (Click here to see full career record). Grigor won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Dimitrov’s best achievement of the season was reaching the semi-finals in at the U.S. Open .

Last year in Paris The Bulgarian was overcome by Marin Cilic in the 3^rd round 7-6⁵ 6-4.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This match would represent the 10^th time that Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov square off. The head to head is 8-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on indoor hard courts.

Final – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 28-26 for Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal has a 50-6 win-loss record in 2019, 3-0 on indoor hard courts. Regarding the previous 1 years, Rafael has a 3-0 record on indoor hard courts. The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His best achievement of the current season was managing to win the title in Rome where he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final 6-0 4-6 6-1, in Paris where he beat Dominic Thiem in the final 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1, in Montreal where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-0, and in New York where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal

This would be the 55^th time that Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal play each other. The head to head is 28-26 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on indoor hard courts.

Alternatively, Novak Djokovic may face Denis Shapovalov. Their H2H is 3-0 for Novak Djokovic.