Joao Sousa is about to go ahead with his run in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he conquered Manuel Guinard 6-3 6-2 and Marc Polmans 3-6 6-0 6-4.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Joao Sousa’s projected draw includinghispresumable opponents at the Australian Open. Sousa has a weak record (4-25) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Roberto Bautista Agut’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-3 for Roberto Bautista Agut

Roberto Bautista Agut has a 4-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 18 years, Roberto has a 269-136 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Bautista-Agut’s best achievement of the year was getting to the final Adelaide.

Last year at the Australian Open Bautista-Agut lost to Taylor Fritz in the 3^rd round 6-0 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-3.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Roberto Bautista Agut

This match would represent the 11^th time that Joao Sousa and Roberto Bautista Agut clash against each other. The head to head is 7-3 for Bautista-Agut (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Aleksandar Vukic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Aleksandar Vukic has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. During the previous 10 years, Vukic has a 106-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Aleksandar was defeated by Radu Albot in the 2^nd round 6-4 7-6(4) 6-4.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Aleksandar Vukic

There is no head to head record between Joao Sousa and Aleksandar Vukic since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Yet, Joao Sousa may come up against Brandon Holt. Their head to head is 0-0.

R3 – Fabio Fognini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-1 for Fabio Fognini

Fabio Fognini has a 0-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 20 years, Fognini has a 147-145 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Fognini capitulated to Tallon Griekspoor in the 1^st round 6-1 6-4 6-4.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Fabio Fognini

This would be the 7^th time that Joao Sousa and Fabio Fognini play each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Fognini (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Joao Sousa may compete against Andy Murray. Their H2H record is 7-0 for Andy Murray.

R4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud has a 2-2 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Ruud has a 75-51 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

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

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 4^th time that Joao Sousa and Casper Ruud play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Joao Sousa could compete against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Their head to head is 1-0 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz has a 5-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Taylor has a 183-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His most significant result of this year was winning the tournament in Australia where he overcame Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6).

Last year at the Australian Open the American surrendered to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4^th round 4-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Taylor Fritz

This would be the 2^nd time that Joao Sousa and Taylor Fritz face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Joao Sousa may face Alexander Zverev. Their H2H is 1-1.

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

Head to head 6-0 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has a 6-0 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 20 years, the Serbian has a 505-82 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His most significant result of this season was winning the title in Adelaide where he defeated Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4.

Last year at the Australian Open Djokovic didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Novak Djokovic

This would be the 7^th time that Joao Sousa and Novak Djokovic fight against each other. The head to head is 6-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Joao Sousa could compete against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head is 1-1.

Final – Rafael Nadal’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has a 1-2 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. During the last 21 years, the Spaniard has a 442-111 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Rafael conquered the competition after defeating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5.

H2H Joao Sousa vs. Rafael Nadal

This would be the 4^th time that Joao Sousa and Rafael Nadal fight against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Joao Sousa may square off with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 1-0 for Joao Sousa.