[UPDATED QF]. Prediction, H2H of Denis Shapovalov’s draw vs Ruud, Djokovic, Zverev to win Rome

Rome draw preview with H2H - Denis Shapovalov may need to overcome Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev to conquer the event in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Denis Shapovalov Stats info

Denis Shapovalov is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Rome. Shapovalov has defeated Lorenzo Sonego 7-65 3-6 6-3, Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4 7-65 and Rafael Nadal 1-6 7-5 6-2 to reach the quarter where he will face Casper Ruud.

Draw Prediction with head to head records

This is Denis Shapovalov’s projected draw and the plausible opposition in Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The Canadian has a unfavourable record (3-12) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Lorenzo Sonego (28) – 7-65 3-6 6-3
R2 – Nikoloz Basilashvili (25) – 6-4 7-65
R3 – Rafael Nadal (4) – 1-6 7-5 6-2
1/4 – Casper Ruud (10) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-7
or Felix Auger Aliassime (9) – H2H 4-3
Fin – Alexander Zverev (3) – H2H 3-4
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) – H2H 3-1
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1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud

51 - 22win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 51-22 18-8 25-7 7-5 1-2 0-0
2021 57-17 16-6 28-5 11-4 2-2 0-0
2020 22-13 4-5 17-6 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 44-31 8-10 27-13 9-7 0-1 0-0
2018 43-29 19-9 19-18 5-1 0-1 0-0
2017 30-32 3-6 22-23 5-3 0-0 0-0
2016 56-19 5-4 46-13 5-2 0-0 0-0
2015 13-7 0-1 6-2 7-4 0-0 0-0

Casper Ruud has a 19-8 record in 2022, 10-4 on clay. Talking about the last 8 years, Casper has a 175-84 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of this season was winning the tournament in Buenos Aires where he beat Diego Sebastian Schwartzman in the final 5-7 6-2 6-3.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Casper didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 2nd time that Denis Shapovalov and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-0 for Novak Djokovic

42 - 7win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2022 42-7 2-1 14-4 19-2 7-0 0-0
2021 55-7 19-3 18-3 11-1 7-0 0-0
2020 41-5 26-1 11-1 4-3 0-0 0-0
2019 57-11 26-6 15-3 9-2 7-0 0-0
2018 53-13 23-4 11-5 8-3 11-1 0-0
2017 32-8 10-3 12-4 2-0 8-1 0-0
2016 65-9 39-4 16-2 8-2 2-1 0-0
2015 82-6 49-4 16-1 10-1 7-0 0-0

Novak Djokovic has a 9-4 record in 2022, 7-3 on clay. Talking about the last 19 years, the Serbian has a 306-69 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Novak’s best result of the current year was reaching the final Belgrade.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia the Serbian lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 7-5 1-6 6-3.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Novak Djokovic

This would be the 8th time that Denis Shapovalov and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 7-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Denis Shapovalov may take on Felix Auger Aliassime. Their head to head is 4-3 for Denis Shapovalov.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Alexander Zverev

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 23-8 record in 2022, 11-3 on clay. In the course of the previous 10 years, Zverev has a 139-64 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alexander won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The German’s best result of this current season was reaching the final Montpellier and Madrid.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Zverev was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the quarter 6-3 6-4.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 8th time that Denis Shapovalov and Alexander Zverev fight against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Denis Shapovalov could compete against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head record is 3-1 for Denis Shapovalov.