Denis Shapovalov is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Rome. The Canadian has defeated Guido Pella 6-2 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Pedro Martinez Portero.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Denis Shapovalov’s projected draw alongside with the plausible opposition at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The Canadian has a losing record (3-9) with the projected opposition.
R2 – Pedro Martinez Portero’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Pedro Martinez Portero has a 21-9 record in 2020, 15-4 on clay. During the previous 5 years, the Spaniard has a 246-121 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Martinez Portero didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Pedro Martinez Portero
There is no head to head record between Denis Shapovalov and Pedro Martinez Portero since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R3 – Fabio Fognini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Denis Shapovalov
Fabio Fognini has a 5-7 win-loss record in 2020, 1-1 on clay. As for the previous 5 years, Fabio has a 403-229 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the Italian lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 3rd round 6-4 6-3.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Fabio Fognini
This contest would be 3rd time that Denis Shapovalov and Fabio Fognini square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Shapovalov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay .
Possibly, Denis Shapovalov could play Ugo Humbert. Their H2H is 1-1.
1/4 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Grigor Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov has a 11-7 win-loss record in 2020, 2-0 on clay. During the last 5 years, the Bulgarian has a 125-77 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Grigor won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Grigor’s best achievement of the season was getting to the semi-finals in Acapulco.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Dimitrov was defeated by Jan-Lennard Struff in the 1st round 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Grigor Dimitrov
This match would represent the 3rd time that Denis Shapovalov and Grigor Dimitrov play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Dimitrov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay .
However, Denis Shapovalov may compete against Jannik Sinner. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has a 14-3 win-loss record in 2020, 1-0 on clay. In connection to the last 5 years, Rafael has a 454-40 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His best result of the season was managing to win the competition in Acapulco where he overcame Taylor Harry Fritz in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rafael won the title after ousting Novak Djokovic 6-0 4-6 6-1.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Rafael Nadal
This would be the 4th time that Denis Shapovalov and Rafael Nadal face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay .
On the other hand, Denis Shapovalov could square off with Andrey Rublev. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Denis Shapovalov.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-0 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 27-1 record in 2020, 1-0 on clay. During the last 5 years, Djokovic has a 271-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the season was winning the tournament in in ATP Cup where he beat Rafael Nadal in the final 6-2 7-6(4), in at the Australian Open where he defeated Dominic Thiem in the final 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4, in Dubai where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 6-4, and in New York where he defeated Milos Raonic in the final 1-6 6-3 6-4.
Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Djokovic capitulated to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-0 4-6 6-1.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 6th time that Denis Shapovalov and Novak Djokovic square off. The head to head is 5-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay .
Yet, Denis Shapovalov may face Matteo Berrettini. Their H2H is 2-0 for Denis Shapovalov.
