Rafael Nadal is about to start his campaign in the draw at the French Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he bested Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-2 7-5, Diego Sebastian Schwartzman 6-3 6-3 7-6(0), Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1, Sebastian Korda 6-1 6-1 6-2, Stefano Travaglia 6-1 6-4 6-0, Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-1 6-0 6-3 and Egor Gerasimov 6-4 6-4 6-2. Rafael won the French Open 13 times in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Draw Prediction with head to head records
This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw alongside with the presumable opponents at French Open. Rafael has a a positive record (56-33) with the presumable opponents.
R1 – Alexei Popyrin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal
Alexei Popyrin has a 19-9 win-loss record in 2021, 8-5 on clay. Regarding the last 6 years, the Australian has a 51-38 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Australian won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the current season was winning the title in in Singapore where he beat Alexander Bublik in the final 4-6 6-0 6-2.
Last year at the French Open Alexei capitulated to Lloyd Harris in the 1st round 6-4 6-4 7-6(7).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Alexei Popyrin
This match would represent the 2nd time that Rafael Nadal and Alexei Popyrin fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay .
R2 – Richard Gasquet’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 16-1 for Rafael Nadal
Richard Gasquet has a 7-6 win-loss record in 2021, 5-4 on clay. During the last 19 years, Richard has a 199-102 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The French player won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open the French player surrendered to Roberto Bautista Agut in the 1st round 7-6(5) 6-2 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Richard Gasquet
This match would represent the 18th time that Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet face off. The head to head is 16-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 7-0 on clay .
However, Rafael Nadal may take on Hugo Gaston. Their head to head is 0-0.
R3 – Lorenzo Sonego’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Lorenzo Sonego has a 15-10 record in 2021, 9-3 on clay. In connection to the last 8 years, the Italian has a 170-98 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Lorenzo won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the season was winning the title in in Cagliari where he defeated Laslo Djere in the final 2-6 7-6(5) 6-4.
Last year at the French Open Sonego was defeated by Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in the 4th round 6-1 6-3 6-4.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Lorenzo Sonego
There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Lorenzo Sonego since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Alternatively, Rafael Nadal may come up against Cameron Norrie. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Rafael Nadal.
R4 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
Jannik Sinner has a 21-10 record in 2021, 7-5 on clay. As for the last 4 years, Jannik has a 48-28 record on clay. Jannik won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the season was winning the tournament in in Melbourne where he overcame Stefano Travaglia in the final 7-6(4) 6-4.
Last year at the French Open the Italian capitulated to Rafael Nadal in the quarter 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 3rd time that Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay .
Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal may play Gael Monfils. Their H2H is 14-2 for Rafael Nadal.
1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Rafael Nadal
Andrey Rublev has a 29-8 record in 2021, 9-4 on clay. Regarding the previous 9 years, Rublev has a 81-53 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this current season was winning the tournament in in Rotterdam where he overcame Marton Fucsovics in the final 7-6(4) 6-4.
Last year at the French Open Rublev lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter 7-5 6-2 6-3.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Andrey Rublev
This would be the 4th time that Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but Rublev leads 1-0 on clay .
Anyhow, Rafael Nadal may take on Diego Sebastian Schwartzman. Their H2H is 10-1 for Rafael Nadal.
1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 29-28 for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has a 18-3 record in 2021, 9-3 on clay. As for the last 18 years, Djokovic has a 290-66 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this season was conquering the title in at the Australian Open where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-5 6-2 6-2.
Last year at the French Open Novak lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-0 6-2 7-5.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 58th time that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off. The head to head is 29-28 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Nadal has a winning record of 19-7 on clay .
However, Rafael Nadal could square off with Roger Federer. Their head to head record is 24-16 for Rafael Nadal.
Final – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-2 for Rafael Nadal
Stefanos Tsitsipas has a 33-8 record in 2021, 16-3 on clay. As for the previous 7 years, Stefanos has a 121-39 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Stefanos won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the current season was conquering the tournament in in Carlo where he overcame Andrey Rublev in the final 6-3 6-3, and in in Lyon where he overcame Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 6-3.
Last year at the French Open the Greek was overcome by Novak Djokovic in the semifinal 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
This contest would be 10th time that Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas fight against each other. The head to head is 7-2 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on clay .
Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal could play Dominic Thiem. Their H2H record is 9-6 for Rafael Nadal.
