Rafael Nadal is starting his campaign in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he bested Nick Kyrgios 6-3 3-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4), Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-1 6-2 6-4, Federico Delbonis 6-3 7-6(4) 6-1 and Hugo Dellien 6-2 6-3 6-0. Rafael won the Australian Open once in 2009 and he was the runner-up 4 times in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw alongside with the projected opponents at Australian Open. Nadal has a a good record (50-35) against the projected opponents.
R1 – Laslo Djere’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Laslo Djere has a 0-2 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 9 years, Laslo has a 32-42 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Serbian was overcome by Yoshihito Nishioka in the 1st round 6-4 3-6 6-2 7-6(1).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Laslo Djere
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Laslo Djere since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Michael Mmoh’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Michael Mmoh has a 3-1 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Mmoh has a 129-84 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the American lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in the 2nd round 5-7 6-2 6-4 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Michael Mmoh
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Michael Mmoh since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Yet, Rafael Nadal may take on Viktor Troicki. Their head to head is 5-1 for Rafael Nadal.
R3 – Daniel Evans’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
Daniel Evans has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 15 years, Daniel has a 205-104 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Evans was defeated by Yoshihito Nishioka in the 2nd round 6-4 6-3 6-4.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniel Evans
This would be the 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), 1-0 on hard .
Yet, Rafael Nadal could compete against Cameron Norrie. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R4 – Fabio Fognini’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 12-4 for Rafael Nadal
Fabio Fognini has a 3-2 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 18 years, Fognini has a 129-125 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Fognini lost to Tennys Sandgren in the 4th round 7-6(5) 7-5 6-7(2) 6-4.
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), 6-1 on hard .
Anyhow, Rafael Nadal could face Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 3-0 for Rafael Nadal.
1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-1 for Rafael Nadal
Stefanos Tsitsipas has a 2-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 7 years, Tsitsipas has a 107-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Stefanos lost to Milos Raonic in the 3rd round 7-5 6-4 7-6(2).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
This contest would be 8th time that Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas fight against each other. The head to head is 6-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard .
Yet, Rafael Nadal could square off with Matteo Berrettini. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Rafael Nadal.
1/2 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Rafael Nadal
Daniil Medvedev has a 2-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, Medvedev has a 128-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Russian capitulated to Stan Wawrinka in the 4th round 6-2 2-6 4-6 7-6(2) 6-2.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev
This contest would be 5th time that Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard .
Anyhow, Rafael Nadal may come up against Andrey Rublev. Their H2H is 2-0 for Rafael Nadal.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 29-27 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 2-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 18 years, Djokovic has a 480-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Djokovic won the title after beating Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
This would be the 57th time that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic fight against each other. The head to head is 29-27 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 16-5 on hard .
Nevertheless, Rafael Nadal may face Dominic Thiem. Their head to head is 9-6 for Rafael Nadal.
