Rafael Nadal is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. The Spaniard has defeated Jack Draper 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Mackenzie Mcdonald.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Rafael Nadal’s projected draw includinghisplausible opposition at the Australian Open. Rafael has a winning record (19-4) with the presumable opponents.
R2 – Mackenzie Mcdonald’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal
35 - 30win/loss in 2024
41
37
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35-30 | 23-15 | 0-6 | 4-3 | 8-6 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 27-31 | 16-16 | 4-6 | 4-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 42-26 | 15-12 | 12-5 | 9-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-16 | 10-11 | 1-1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-16 | 12-8 | 2-6 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-28 | 21-15 | 0-2 | 7-7 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 47-29 | 33-13 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 23-16 | 18-13 | 0-0 | 5-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Mackenzie Mcdonald has a 3-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, Mcdonald has a 167-118 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Mcdonald was overcome by Aslan Karatsev in the 2nd round 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-3.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Mackenzie Mcdonald
This would be the 2nd time that Rafael Nadal and Mackenzie Mcdonald square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Yoshihito Nishioka’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
23 - 22win/loss in 2024
47
24
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23-22 | 14-15 | 5-5 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 44-25 | 25-13 | 2-5 | 17-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-26 | 5-11 | 8-7 | 5-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-13 | 10-6 | 2-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 30-24 | 20-13 | 4-6 | 6-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 40-23 | 32-14 | 5-4 | 3-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 14-10 | 13-7 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 52-27 | 32-16 | 3-4 | 12-3 | 3-3 | 2-1 |
Yoshihito Nishioka has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, Nishioka has a 211-120 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
The Japanese’s most significant result of the year was reaching the semifinal Adelaide.
Last year at the Australian Open Nishioka surrendered to Radu Albot in the 1st round 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-2.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Yoshihito Nishioka
This match would represent the 3rd time that Rafael Nadal and Yoshihito Nishioka clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Rafael Nadal may come up against Dalibor Svrcina. Their head to head is 0-0.
R4 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Rafael Nadal
40 - 21win/loss in 2024
16
10
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40-21 | 21-10 | 8-4 | 4-5 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 35-25 | 19-11 | 8-6 | 5-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 42-27 | 19-13 | 4-7 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-15 | 7-9 | 6-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 23-27 | 13-13 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 30-29 | 13-11 | 7-7 | 6-9 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 33-25 | 17-13 | 10-3 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 47-28 | 30-15 | 10-6 | 4-4 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Frances Tiafoe has a 6-0 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 10 years, Tiafoe has a 143-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
His most significant achievement of this current season was conquering the title in Australia where he overcame Lorenzo Musetti in the final 6-2 0-0 ret..
Last year at the Australian Open Tiafoe was overcome by Taylor Fritz in the 2nd round 6-4 6-3 7-6(5).
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Frances Tiafoe
This would be the 4th time that Rafael Nadal and Frances Tiafoe clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Rafael Nadal could play Karen Khachanov. Their head to head is 8-0 for Rafael Nadal.
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Rafael Nadal
66 - 18win/loss in 2024
3
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 4-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 11 years, the Russian has a 185-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Medvedev’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal Adelaide.
Last year at the Australian Open the Russian was overcome by Rafael Nadal in the final 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Daniil Medvedev
This match would represent the 7th time that Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal may fight against Hubert Hurkacz. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-2 for Rafael Nadal
51 - 24win/loss in 2024
6
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 5-0 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the previous 9 years, the Greek has a 154-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
The Greek’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Australia.
Last year at the Australian Open the Greek was defeated by Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 6-1.
H2H Rafael Nadal vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
This contest would be 10th time that Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas fight against each other. The head to head is 7-2 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Rafael Nadal may face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Rafael Nadal.
Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Rafael Nadal
37 - 23win/loss in 2024
11
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 2-2 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Casper 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 Rafael Nadal vs. Casper Ruud
This contest would be 3rd time that Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Rafael Nadal could come up against Novak Djokovic. Their head to head record is 30-29 for Novak Djokovic.
