AUSTRALIAN OPEN DRAW. Arthur Rinderknech’s prediction with Watanuki next. H2H and rankings

Australian Open draw - Arthur Rinderknech. See the draw preview and prediction with Yosuke Watanuki, Sebastian Korda, Daniil Medvedev, Hubert Hurkacz, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud in the Australian Open.

Arthur Rinderknech Stats info

Arthur Rinderknech is starting his campaign in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Alexei Popyrin 7-5 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Arthur Rinderknech’s projected draw includinghisplausible opponents at the Australian Open. Arthur has a losing record (1-7) against the likely opposition.

R1 – Yosuke Watanuki (138) – H2H 1-1
R2 – Sebastian Korda (31) – H2H 0-2
or Cristian Garin (87) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Daniil Medvedev (8) – H2H 0-1
or Marc-Andrea Huesler (55) – H2H 2-2
R4 – Hubert Hurkacz (11) – H2H 0-2
or Denis Shapovalov (22) – H2H 1-2
1/4 – Rafael Nadal (2) – H2H 0-0
or Frances Tiafoe (17) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) – H2H 0-0
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Casper Ruud (3) – H2H 0-1
or Novak Djokovic (5) – H2H 0-0
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R1 – Yosuke Watanuki’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

43 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
99
High
72
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 43-23 29-12 7-5 1-2 6-4 0-0
2022 40-22 19-11 6-4 15-7 0-0 0-0
2021 18-17 8-9 2-3 6-4 2-1 0-0
2020 11-7 2-2 0-2 9-3 0-0 0-0
2019 21-21 12-14 1-3 6-1 2-2 0-1
2018 35-18 25-12 0-0 10-3 0-1 0-2
2017 31-20 22-9 2-8 5-1 0-0 2-2
2016 15-4 13-2 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1

Yosuke Watanuki has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 9 years, Yousuke has a 109-62 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Japanese’s best result of this season was reaching the semifinal the Canberra Challenger.

Last year at the Australian Open Watanuki capitulated to Radu Albot in the qualifications 6-1 2-6 6-2.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Yosuke Watanuki

This match would represent the 3rd time that Arthur Rinderknech and Yosuke Watanuki play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Rinderknech and Watanuki (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Sebastian Korda’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Sebastian Korda

26 - 16win/loss in 2025

Rank
24
High
15
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 26-16 18-8 1-3 4-3 3-2 0-0
2022 34-22 13-9 8-6 12-5 1-2 0-0
2021 36-20 12-8 6-5 13-5 5-2 0-0
2020 22-10 6-4 6-1 3-4 0-0 7-1
2019 41-25 11-9 24-13 6-3 0-0 0-0
2018 21-25 17-15 3-7 1-3 0-0 0-0
2017 21-11 5-3 16-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 10-8 0-0 10-8 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sebastian Korda has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 8 years, Korda has a 68-49 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The American’s best result of this season was getting to the final Adelaide.

Last year at the Australian Open Sebastian was defeated by Pablo Carreno-Busta in the 3rd round 6-4 7-5 6-7(6) 6-3.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Sebastian Korda

This contest would be 3rd time that Arthur Rinderknech and Sebastian Korda fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Korda (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Arthur Rinderknech could come up against Cristian Garin. Their H2H record is 0-0.

R3 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Daniil Medvedev

66 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 66-18 38-8 10-3 11-4 7-3 0-0
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

Daniil Medvedev has a 3-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 11 years, Daniil has a 184-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Daniil’s best result of the current year was getting to the semifinal Adelaide.

Last year at the Australian Open the Russian lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Daniil Medvedev

This would be the 2nd time that Arthur Rinderknech and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Arthur Rinderknech may compete against Marc-Andrea Huesler. Their head to head record is 2-2.

R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Hubert Hurkacz

47 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
9
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 47-24 23-11 5-5 13-5 6-3 0-0
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

Hubert Hurkacz has a 2-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Hubert has a 148-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Pole’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the semifinal Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Hurkacz capitulated to Adrian Mannarino in the 2nd round 6-4 6-2 6-3.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Hubert Hurkacz

This would be the 3rd time that Arthur Rinderknech and Hubert Hurkacz face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Hurkacz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Arthur Rinderknech may face Denis Shapovalov. Their H2H is 2-1 for Denis Shapovalov.

1/4 – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

1 - 3win/loss in 2025

Rank
670
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 1-3 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2022 39-8 23-3 10-2 1-3 5-0 0-0
2021 24-5 5-2 19-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2020 27-7 13-3 9-1 5-3 0-0 0-0
2019 58-7 21-2 21-3 11-1 5-1 0-0
2018 45-4 14-2 26-1 0-0 5-1 0-0
2017 68-12 38-8 24-1 3-2 3-1 0-0
2016 39-14 18-10 21-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Rafael Nadal has a 0-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 21 years, Nadal has a 441-111 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Nadal conquered the tournament after ousting Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Rafael Nadal

There is no head to head record between Arthur Rinderknech and Rafael Nadal since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

However, Arthur Rinderknech could compete against Frances Tiafoe. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/2 – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

51 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 51-24 19-9 17-5 11-6 4-4 0-0
2022 61-24 18-8 17-4 18-9 8-3 0-0
2021 55-19 26-8 23-5 6-5 0-1 0-0
2020 29-14 11-6 11-3 7-5 0-0 0-0
2019 54-25 22-12 15-5 15-5 2-3 0-0
2018 56-30 19-13 15-6 16-8 6-3 0-0
2017 57-31 14-8 25-12 14-8 4-3 0-0
2016 49-18 16-7 30-6 1-3 0-0 2-2

Stefanos Tsitsipas has a 4-0 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, Stefanos has a 153-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Tsitsipas’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Stefanos surrendered to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 6-1.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

There is no head to head record between Arthur Rinderknech and Stefanos Tsitsipas since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

However, Arthur Rinderknech could compete against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud

37 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
11
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 37-23 12-12 22-8 2-2 1-1 0-0
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

Casper Ruud has a 1-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, Ruud has a 74-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Casper didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Arthur Rinderknech vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 2nd time that Arthur Rinderknech and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Arthur Rinderknech may come up against Novak Djokovic. Their H2H record is 0-0.