Rafael Nadal is about to start his bid in the draw in Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he toppled Fabio Fognini 6-3 6-4 6-2, Cameron Norrie 7-5 6-2 7-5, Michael Mmoh 6-1 6-4 6-2 and Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4 6-1. 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 with the projected opponents in Australian Open. The Spaniard has a a winning record (18-4) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Marcos Giron’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Marcos Giron has a 0-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Giron has a 213-128 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the American lost to Alexander Zverev in the 1^st round 6-7(8) 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Marcos Giron

There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Marcos Giron since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

R2 – Yannick Hanfmann’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal

Yannick Hanfmann has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, the German has a 49-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Yannick lost to Andrey Rublev in the 1^st round 6-3 6-3 6-4.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Yannick Hanfmann

This would be the 2^nd time that Rafael Nadal and Yannick Hanfmann square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

However, Rafael Nadal may compete against Thanasi Kokkinakis. Their H2H is 1-0 for Rafael Nadal.

R3 – Karen Khachanov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-0 for Rafael Nadal

Karen Khachanov has a 4-2 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 11 years, Karen has a 119-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Karen’s most significant result of this current season was reaching the final in Adelaide.

Last year in Australian Open the Russian capitulated to Matteo Berrettini in the 3^rd round 7-6(1) 7-6(5) 7-6(5).

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Karen Khachanov

This would be the 8^th time that Rafael Nadal and Karen Khachanov square off. The head to head is 7-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal may come up against Benjamin Bonzi. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Hubert Hurkacz has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 9 years, Hurkacz has a 131-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open the Pole capitulated to Mikael Ymer in the 1^st round 3-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 6-2.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Hubert Hurkacz

There is no head to head record between Rafael Nadal and Hubert Hurkacz since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Anyhow, Rafael Nadal could take on Aslan Karatsev. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-3 for Rafael Nadal

Alexander Zverev has a 2-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 10 years, Zverev has a 144-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Alexander surrendered to Novak Djokovic in the quarter 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(6).

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev

This match would represent the 10^th time that Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 6-3 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal could face Denis Shapovalov. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Rafael Nadal.

1/2 – Matteo Berrettini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal

Matteo Berrettini has a 1-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Italian has a 107-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Berrettini surrendered to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4^th round w/o.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Matteo Berrettini

This contest would be 2^nd time that Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Rafael Nadal could play Cameron Norrie. Their head to head is 3-0 for Rafael Nadal.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev has a 3-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, Daniil has a 158-55 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Medvedev was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the final 7-5 6-2 6-2.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev

This would be the 5^th time that Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Rafael Nadal may compete against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 7-2 for Rafael Nadal.