Novak Djokovic was hoping to receive a good draw at the Rolland Garros, but things didn’t turn that well for the Serbian sensation. If the world no.1 wants to defend his title, he may need to defeat Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas in Paris.

Novak may face Rafa in the quarters, Alcaraz (or Zverev) in the semifinal, and Tsitsipas in the final.

Here is the draw.

Novak Djokovic in 2022

Ranked world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 15^th of May when he overcame world no.4 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0 7-6(5) in the final in Rome to win his 87^th career title.

At present, during this year the Serbian owns an overall 12-4 match record. The Serbian has won 1 title in Rome. The Serbian was the runner-up in Belgrade.

Rafael Nadal in 2022

Now the world no.5, Rafael played his last match on the 12^th of May when he was overcome by world no.15 Denis Shapovalov 1-6 7-5 6-2 in the 3^rd round in Rome (draw).

Until now, during this year Nadal has achieved a compiled 23-3 win-loss record. Nadal conquered 3 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, at the Australian Open and in Acapulco. The Spaniard reached the final in Indian Wells.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal clashed against each other 58 times. The head to head is 30-28 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) in June 2021.

In the following video you can watch the highlights.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2022

Now ranked no.6 (career-high), Alcaraz played his last match on the 8^th of May when he defeated world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1

in the final in Madrid to win his 5^th career title.

Currently, during this year Alcaraz has a 28-3 record. Carlos has won 4 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, in Miami, in Barcelona and in Madrid.

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2022

Now the world no.4, Stefanos played his last encounter on the 15^th of May when he capitulated to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-0 7-6(5) in the final in Rome (draw).

Presently, during this year the Greek has a 31-10 win-loss record. Stefanos clinched 1 title in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas was the runner-up in Rotterdam and in Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas played each other 3 times. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the quarter in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) on the 22^nd of April 2022.

In the video below you can watch the highlights.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal

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