[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Rafael Nadal’s draw vs Hanfmann, Khachanov, Hurkacz, Zverev, Berrettini, Medvedev to win Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Rafael Nadal may need to oust Yannick Hanfmann, Karen Khachanov, Hubert Hurkacz, Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini, Daniil Medvedev to conquer the event in the Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal Stats info

Rafael Nadal is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Australian Open. Nadal has defeated Marcos Giron 6-1 6-4 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Yannick Hanfmann.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw alongside with the plausible opposition in Australian Open. Rafael has a a winning record (18-4) against the plausible opponents.

R1 – Marcos Giron (66) – 6-1 6-4 6-2
R2 – Yannick Hanfmann (126) – H2H 1-0
R3 – Karen Khachanov (30) – H2H 7-0
or Benjamin Bonzi (63) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Hubert Hurkacz (11) – H2H 0-0
or Aslan Karatsev (15) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Alexander Zverev (3) – H2H 6-3
or Denis Shapovalov (14) – H2H 3-1
1/2 – Matteo Berrettini (7) – H2H 1-0
or Cristian Garin (19) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Daniil Medvedev (2) – H2H 3-1
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) – H2H 7-2
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R2 – Yannick Hanfmann’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal

34 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
128
High
45
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 34-26 4-3 21-16 7-4 2-3 0-0
2021 18-24 1-4 14-11 1-4 2-4 0-1
2020 27-15 7-5 15-6 4-3 0-0 1-1
2019 27-16 0-1 24-12 0-1 2-1 1-1
2018 27-22 2-8 25-12 0-1 0-1 0-0
2017 53-27 10-8 19-9 11-4 4-3 9-3
2016 46-23 12-8 29-9 4-5 0-0 1-1
2015 21-11 6-3 7-4 5-2 0-0 3-2

Yannick Hanfmann has a 4-0 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 10 years, the German has a 50-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Yannick Hanfmann

This contest would be 2nd time that Rafael Nadal and Yannick Hanfmann play each other. 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.

R3 – Karen Khachanov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-0 for Rafael Nadal

36 - 25win/loss in 2024

Rank
20
High
8
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 36-25 17-11 9-7 6-5 4-2 0-0
2021 35-24 17-9 5-6 8-6 5-3 0-0
2020 20-15 12-6 4-3 4-6 0-0 0-0
2019 30-29 13-11 7-6 6-9 4-3 0-0
2018 46-22 15-11 6-5 20-4 5-2 0-0
2017 28-32 8-13 14-9 1-8 5-2 0-0
2016 50-27 13-5 22-11 13-10 2-1 0-0
2015 57-24 22-7 11-7 24-9 0-1 0-0

Karen Khachanov has a 5-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 11 years, Karen has a 120-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Russian’s most significant achievement of this year was getting to the final in Adelaide.

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

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Karen Khachanov

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

Possibly, Rafael Nadal may play Benjamin Bonzi. Their H2H record is 0-0.

R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

41 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
10
High
8
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 41-21 18-9 9-4 9-6 5-2 0-0
2021 36-23 22-9 1-4 8-7 5-3 0-0
2020 15-13 8-5 3-3 4-5 0-0 0-0
2019 36-27 23-11 7-7 2-6 4-3 0-0
2018 52-30 22-15 16-4 9-6 2-3 3-2
2017 56-32 33-13 12-12 3-5 0-0 8-2
2016 47-28 8-5 29-14 10-7 0-0 0-2
2015 20-14 10-1 8-7 1-4 0-0 1-2

Hubert Hurkacz has a 4-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 9 years, Hurkacz has a 132-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Hubert lost to Mikael Ymer in the 1st 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 fight against each other in the main tour.

Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal may face Aslan Karatsev. Their H2H record is 0-0.

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

Head to head 6-3 for Rafael Nadal

29 - 10win/loss in 2024

Rank
12
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 29-10 9-4 17-5 3-1 0-0 0-0
2021 59-15 28-6 14-4 13-3 4-2 0-0
2020 28-11 12-7 3-1 13-3 0-0 0-0
2019 44-25 20-9 16-8 6-5 2-3 0-0
2018 60-19 25-9 21-4 12-4 2-2 0-0
2017 57-22 22-8 16-4 10-7 9-3 0-0
2016 44-24 12-9 13-7 13-6 6-2 0-0
2015 38-28 13-10 14-8 6-6 5-4 0-0

Alexander Zverev has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the last 10 years, the German has a 145-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev

This contest would be 10th time that Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 6-3 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Rafael Nadal may face Denis Shapovalov. Their head to head record is 3-1 for Rafael Nadal.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal

32 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
16
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 32-12 15-9 4-2 4-1 9-0 0-0
2021 41-12 14-5 13-4 3-2 11-1 0-0
2020 9-6 5-3 4-2 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 48-25 15-10 12-4 9-9 12-2 0-0
2018 44-28 17-12 14-8 9-4 4-4 0-0
2017 45-19 23-8 12-8 3-2 0-0 7-1
2016 17-10 0-0 12-4 0-4 0-0 5-2
2015 44-20 32-12 10-6 0-1 0-0 2-1

Matteo Berrettini has a 2-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. During the last 9 years, Matteo has a 108-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Matteo Berrettini

This would be the 2nd 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 fight against Cristian Garin. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Rafael Nadal

45 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
7
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 45-19 26-8 3-2 8-6 8-3 0-0
2021 63-13 33-5 5-3 18-3 7-2 0-0
2020 28-10 14-4 0-2 14-4 0-0 0-0
2019 59-21 34-8 8-5 12-5 5-3 0-0
2018 53-25 27-9 1-5 21-7 4-4 0-0
2017 28-28 8-11 0-4 10-9 10-4 0-0
2016 69-27 15-6 13-7 23-8 9-3 9-3
2015 53-26 23-10 17-8 7-6 0-0 6-2

Daniil Medvedev has a 4-1 record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 10 years, the Russian has a 159-55 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Medvedev lost to Novak Djokovic in the final 7-5 6-2 6-2.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev

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

Notwithstanding, Rafael Nadal may come up against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H record is 7-2 for Rafael Nadal.