Rafael Nadal is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Australian Open. Nadal has defeated Marcos Giron 6-1 6-4 6-2 and Yannick Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4 to reach the 3^rd round where he will face Karen Khachanov.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw alongside with the likely opponents in Australian Open. The Spaniard has a a winning record (17-4) against the likely opponents.

R3 – Karen Khachanov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-0 for Rafael Nadal

Karen Khachanov has a 6-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Karen has a 121-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Karen’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final in Adelaide.

Last year in Australian Open Khachanov was overcome by Matteo Berrettini in the 3^rd round 7-6(1) 7-6(5) 7-6(5).

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Karen Khachanov

This contest would be 8^th 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.

R4 – Aslan Karatsev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Aslan Karatsev has a 6-0 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the last 12 years, the Russian has a 141-67 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His most significant achievement of the year was conquering the tournament in Sydney where he defeated Andy Murray in the final 6-3 6-3.

Last year in Australian Open Aslan lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal 6-3 6-4 6-2.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Aslan Karatsev

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

Alternatively, Rafael Nadal may play Adrian Mannarino. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Rafael Nadal.

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

Head to head 6-3 for Rafael Nadal

Alexander Zverev has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Alexander has a 146-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Alexander 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 10^th 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 compete against Denis Shapovalov. Their head to head 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 3-2 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Matteo has a 109-52 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Australian Open Berrettini was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4^th round w/o.

H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Matteo Berrettini

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal could take on Cristian Garin. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2022, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 10 years, Medvedev has a 159-55 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 face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Rafael Nadal could play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H record is 7-2 for Rafael Nadal.