Dominic Thiem is about to kick off his campaign in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he conquered Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4), Rafael Nadal 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6), Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 6-4, Taylor Harry Fritz 6-2 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4, Alex Bolt 6-2 5-7 6-7(5) 6-1 6-2 and Adrian Mannarino 6-3 7-5 6-2. The Austrian will try to conquer the title after he was the runner-up once in 2020.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Dominic Thiem’s projected draw together with the presumable opposition at Australian Open. The Austrian has a a favorable record (25-20) against the projected opponents.
R1 – Mikhail Kukushkin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Mikhail Kukushkin has a 1-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 16 years, the Kazakhstani has a 182-127 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Kukushkin capitulated to Marc Polmans in the 1st round 6-4 6-3 4-6 6-7(8) 6-4.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Mikhail Kukushkin
There is no head to head record between Dominic Thiem and Mikhail Kukushkin since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R2 – Dominik Koepfer’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Dominik Koepfer has a 0-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 6 years, Dominik has a 96-55 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Dominik was overcome by Pedro Martinez Portero in the 1st round 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Dominik Koepfer
There is no head to head record between Dominic Thiem and Dominik Koepfer since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Dominic Thiem may square off with Hugo Dellien. Their head to head record is 0-0.
R3 – Ugo Humbert’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Ugo Humbert has a 0-1 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 7 years, Ugo has a 85-40 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Ugo capitulated to John Millman in the 1st round 7-6(3) 6-3 1-6 7-5.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Ugo Humbert
There is no head to head record between Dominic Thiem and Ugo Humbert since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Dominic Thiem could take on Nick Kyrgios. Their H2H is 1-0 for Dominic Thiem.
R4 – Pablo Carreno-Busta’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 8-1 for Dominic Thiem
Pablo Carreno-Busta has a 2-1 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. During the last 13 years, the Spaniard has a 135-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Carreno-Busta surrendered to Rafael Nadal in the 3rd round 6-1 6-2 6-4.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Pablo Carreno-Busta
This would be the 10th time that Dominic Thiem and Pablo Carreno-Busta play each other. The head to head is 8-1 for Thiem (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard .
Anyhow, Dominic Thiem may take on Grigor Dimitrov. Their head to head record is 3-2 for Grigor Dimitrov.
1/4 – Diego Sebastian Schwartzman’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-3 for Dominic Thiem
Diego Sebastian Schwartzman has a 0-1 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 11 years, the Argentine has a 67-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Diego lost to Novak Djokovic in the 4th round 6-3 6-4 6-4.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Diego Sebastian Schwartzman
This contest would be 10th time that Dominic Thiem and Diego Sebastian Schwartzman fight against each other. The head to head is 6-3 for Thiem (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard .
Nevertheless, Dominic Thiem may compete against Denis Shapovalov. Their head to head record is 3-0 for Dominic Thiem.
1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-5 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 2-0 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. As for 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 Djokovic conquered the competition after beating Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 13th time that Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 7-5 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard .
Alternatively, Dominic Thiem could square off with Alexander Zverev. Their head to head is 8-2 for Dominic Thiem.
Final – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 9-6 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 Nadal lost to Dominic Thiem in the quarter 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6).
H2H Dominic Thiem vs. Rafael Nadal
This would be the 16th time that Dominic Thiem and Rafael Nadal face off. The head to head is 9-6 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard .
However, Dominic Thiem may play Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head is 3-2 for Dominic Thiem.
