Gael Monfils is about to commence his campaign in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he defeated Ernests Gulbis 7-6(2) 6-4 6-3, Ivo Karlovic 4-6 7-6(8) 6-4 7-5 and Yen-Hsun Lu 6-1 6-4 6-2.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Gael Monfils’s projected draw and the plausible opponents at Australian Open. Monfils has a unfavourable record (7-38) against the likely opposition.
R1 – Emil Ruusuvuori’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Emil Ruusuvuori has a 2-2 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 8 years, Emil has a 71-25 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Ruusuvuori capitulated to Elliot Benchetrit in the qualifications 6-4 0-6 7-6(3).
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Emil Ruusuvuori
There is no head to head record between Gael Monfils and Emil Ruusuvuori since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Yoshihito Nishioka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Yoshihito Nishioka
Yoshihito Nishioka has a 0-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 11 years, Nishioka has a 191-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Yoshihito lost to Novak Djokovic in the 3rd round 6-3 6-2 6-2.
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Yoshihito Nishioka
This contest would be 2nd time that Gael Monfils and Yoshihito Nishioka square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Nishioka (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .
On the other hand, Gael Monfils may square off with Pedro Martinez Portero. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R3 – Dusan Lajovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Gael Monfils
Dusan Lajovic has a 0-2 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 13 years, Lajovic has a 88-77 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Dusan lost to Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in the 3rd round 6-2 6-3 7-6(7).
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Dusan Lajovic
This match would represent the 2nd time that Gael Monfils and Dusan Lajovic face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Monfils (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard .
On the other hand, Gael Monfils may come up against Alexander Bublik. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Alexander Bublik.
R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Gael Monfils
Alexander Zverev has a 1-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 9 years, the German has a 126-69 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the German was defeated by Dominic Thiem in the semifinal 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4).
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 4th time that Gael Monfils and Alexander Zverev clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Monfils (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .
Alternatively, Gael Monfils may compete against Adrian Mannarino. Their H2H is 3-2 for Gael Monfils.
1/4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 17-1 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 2-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 18 years, the Serbian has a 480-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Serbian conquered the event after defeating Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Novak Djokovic
This would be the 19th time that Gael Monfils and Novak Djokovic play each other. The head to head is 17-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 12-0 on hard .
On the other hand, Gael Monfils could play Milos Raonic. Their head to head is 3-3.
1/2 – Dominic Thiem’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-0 for Dominic Thiem
Dominic Thiem has a 1-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 12 years, Dominic has a 117-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Thiem was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the final 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Dominic Thiem
This would be the 7th time that Gael Monfils and Dominic Thiem face off. The head to head is 6-0 for Thiem (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard .
Possibly, Gael Monfils may play Diego Sebastian Schwartzman. Their head to head is 2-2.
Final – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 14-2 for Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has still to play a match in 2021. In 2020 he had a 27-7. 13-3 on hard.
Last year at the Australian Open Rafael lost to Dominic Thiem in the quarter 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6).
H2H Gael Monfils vs. Rafael Nadal
This would be the 17th time that Gael Monfils and Rafael Nadal face off. The head to head is 14-2 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 5-2 on hard .
Yet, Gael Monfils may face Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head record is 1-1.
