Rafael Nadal is about to go ahead with his campaign in the draw in French Open. Rafael won the French Open 12 times in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw with the projected opponents at the French Open. Rafael has a favorable record (54-39) with the presumable opponents.
R1 – Egor Gerasimov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Egor Gerasimov has a 12-10 win-loss record in 2020, 1-2 on clay. In the last 5 years, Egor has a 43-39 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Belarussian won 4 of his last 10 matches.
The Belarussian’s most significant result of this season was reaching the final in Pune.
Last year at the French Open the Belarussian was overcome by Nikola Milojevic in the qualifications 7-5 6-3.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Egor Gerasimov
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Egor Gerasimov since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Mackenzie Mcdonald’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Mackenzie Mcdonald has a 6-10 record in 2020, but he has not played until now on clay. Mackenzie won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open Mackenzie was defeated by Yoshihito Nishioka in the 1st round 6-7(7) 6-0 4-6 6-2 6-3.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Mackenzie Mcdonald
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Mackenzie Mcdonald since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R3 – Daniel Evans’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
Daniel Evans has a 13-9 record in 2020, 0-2 on clay. Regarding the last 2 years, Evans has a 3-6 record on clay. Daniel won 5 of his last 10 matches.
The Brit’s best result of this current year was getting to the semi-finals in Dubai.
Last year at the French Open Daniel was overcome by Fernando Verdasco in the 1st round 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniel Evans
This contest would be 3rd time that Rafael Nadal and Daniel Evans clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay .
Yet, Rafael Nadal may face Kei Nishikori. Their H2H is 11-2 for Rafael Nadal.
R4 – Fabio Fognini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 12-4 for Rafael Nadal
Fabio Fognini has a 6-9 win-loss record in 2020, 2-3 on clay. Regarding the last 5 years, Fognini has a 404-231 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open Fognini surrendered to Alexander Zverev in the 4th round 3-6 6-2 6-2 7-6(5).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Fabio Fognini
This contest would be 17th time that Rafael Nadal and Fabio Fognini square off. The head to head is 12-4 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 6-3 on clay .
On the other hand, Rafael Nadal could compete against John Isner. Their H2H record is 7-1 for Rafael Nadal.
1/4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev has a 12-7 win-loss record in 2020, but he has not competed as yet on clay. Alexander won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Zverev’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the final in at the U.S. Open .
Last year at the French Open Zverev surrendered to Novak Djokovic in the quarter 7-5 6-2 6-2.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 7th time that Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 5-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on clay .
Alternatively, Rafael Nadal could play David Goffin. Their head to head is 4-2 for Rafael Nadal.
1/2 – Dominic Thiem’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 9-5 for Rafael Nadal
Dominic Thiem has a 16-5 record in 2020, 2-1 on clay. Regarding the last 5 years, Dominic has a 226-75 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Thiem will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 7 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current year was managing to win the title in at the U.S. Open where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6).
Last year at the French Open the Austrian lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem
This would be the 15th time that Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem face off. The head to head is 9-5 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 8-4 on clay .
Nevertheless, Rafael Nadal may compete against Gael Monfils. Their head to head record is 14-2 for Rafael Nadal.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 29-26 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 31-1 win-loss record in 2020, 5-0 on clay. Regarding the previous 5 years, the Serbian has a 275-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Novak will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.
His best result of this current year was conquering 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, in New York where he beat Milos Raonic in the final 1-6 6-3 6-4, and in Rome where he overcame Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in the final 7-5 6-3.
Last year at the French Open Djokovic was overcome by Dominic Thiem in the semifinal 6-2 3-6 7-5 5-7 7-5.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
This contest would be 56th time that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic clash against each other. The head to head is 29-26 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Nadal has a winning record of 17-7 on clay .
Nevertheless, Rafael Nadal could compete against Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H record is 3-0 for Rafael Nadal.
