[UPDATED R4]. Prediction, H2H of Casper Ruud’s draw vs Rublev, Medvedev, Nadal, Djokovic to win Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Casper Ruud may need to oust Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to conquer the title in Australian Open.

Tennis Tonic

14 February 2021

Casper Ruud is 4 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Ruud has defeated Jordan Thompson 6-3 6-3 2-1 ret., Tommy Paul 3-6 6-2 6-4 7-5 and Radu Albot 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-4 to reach the 4^th round where he will face Andrey Rublev.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Casper Ruud’s projected draw together with the plausible opposition at Australian Open. Casper has a weak record (0-4) against the likely opponents.

R1 – Jordan Thompson (49) – 6-3 6-3 2-1 ret.

R2 – Tommy Paul (53) – 3-6 6-2 6-4 7-5

R3 – Radu Albot (85) – 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-4

R4 – Andrey Rublev (8) – H2H 0-2

1/4 – Daniil Medvedev (4) – H2H 0-1

or Mackenzie Mcdonald (192) – H2H 1-0

1/2 – Rafael Nadal (2) – H2H 0-0

or Stefanos Tsitsipas (6) – H2H 0-1

Fin – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-1

or Alexander Zverev (7) – H2H 0-0

R4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev has a 7-0 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 9 years, Andrey has a 112-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Andrey was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the 4^th round 6-4 6-4 6-4.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Andrey Rublev

This match would represent the 3^rd time that Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Rublev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .

1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev has a 7-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 9 years, Medvedev has a 133-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open the Russian was overcome by Stan Wawrinka in the 4^th round 6-2 2-6 4-6 7-6(2) 6-2.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Daniil Medvedev

This contest would be 2^nd time that Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard .

Yet, Casper Ruud could take on Mackenzie Mcdonald. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Casper Ruud.

1/2 – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Rafael Nadal has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 19 years, Rafael has a 416-104 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Nadal surrendered to Dominic Thiem in the quarter 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(6).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Rafael Nadal

There is no head to head record between Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Nevertheless, Casper Ruud may face Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has a 6-0 record in 2021, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 18 years, the Serbian has a 484-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Novak won the event after besting Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Novak Djokovic

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard .

Anyhow, Casper Ruud could compete against Alexander Zverev. Their H2H record is 0-0.