[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Taro Daniel’s draw vs Shapovalov, Hurkacz, Medvedev, Nadal, Tsitsipas, Ruud to win the Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Taro Daniel may need to oust Denis Shapovalov, Hubert Hurkacz, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud to conquer the competition in the Australian Open.

Taro Daniel Stats info

Taro Daniel is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Taro has defeated Ernesto Escobedo 7-5 6-2 3-6 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Denis Shapovalov.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Taro Daniel’s projected draw includinghislikely opposition at the Australian Open. Taro has a losing record (0-8) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Ernesto Escobedo (313) – 7-5 6-2 3-6 6-3
R2 – Denis Shapovalov (22) – H2H 0-2
R3 – Hubert Hurkacz (11) – H2H 0-1
or Lorenzo Sonego (47) – H2H 0-1
R4 – Daniil Medvedev (8) – H2H 0-2
or Sebastian Korda (31) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Rafael Nadal (2) – H2H 0-1
or Frances Tiafoe (17) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) – H2H 0-1
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Casper Ruud (3) – H2H 0-1
or Novak Djokovic (5) – H2H 1-0
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R2 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Denis Shapovalov

13 - 13win/loss in 2024

Rank
109
High
10
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 13-13 6-6 3-3 0-1 4-3 0-0
2022 34-26 22-12 4-4 7-6 1-4 0-0
2021 30-23 11-11 7-6 4-3 8-3 0-0
2020 17-15 8-6 5-2 4-7 0-0 0-0
2019 38-28 20-11 4-6 14-8 0-3 0-0
2018 35-28 18-13 8-6 7-5 2-4 0-0
2017 47-26 24-9 0-4 17-9 6-4 0-0
2016 47-17 14-8 28-6 5-3 0-0 0-0

Denis Shapovalov has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 9 years, the Canadian has a 121-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Denis lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarter 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3.

H2H Taro Daniel vs. Denis Shapovalov

This match would represent the 3rd time that Taro Daniel and Denis Shapovalov clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Shapovalov (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R3 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Hubert Hurkacz

47 - 24win/loss in 2024

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 3-2 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 10 years, the Pole has a 149-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Hurkacz’s best result of this season was reaching the semifinal Australia.

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

H2H Taro Daniel vs. Hubert Hurkacz

This contest would be 2nd time that Taro Daniel and Hubert Hurkacz play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Hurkacz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Taro Daniel may face Lorenzo Sonego. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Lorenzo Sonego.

R4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Daniil Medvedev

66 - 18win/loss in 2024

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 4-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Medvedev has a 185-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Russian’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching 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 Taro Daniel vs. Daniil Medvedev

This contest would be 3rd time that Taro Daniel and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Taro Daniel may face Sebastian Korda. Their H2H is 1-0 for Taro Daniel.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Rafael Nadal

1 - 3win/loss in 2024

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

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

H2H Taro Daniel vs. Rafael Nadal

This match would represent the 2nd time that Taro Daniel and Rafael Nadal square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Nadal (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Taro Daniel may compete against Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe.

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

Head to head 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas

51 - 24win/loss in 2024

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 5-0 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Stefanos has a 154-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Stefanos’s best achievement 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 Taro Daniel vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

This would be the 2nd time that Taro Daniel and Stefanos Tsitsipas clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Tsitsipas (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Taro Daniel may take on Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H is 1-0 for Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud

37 - 23win/loss in 2024

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

Last year at the Australian Open Casper didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Taro Daniel vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 2nd time that Taro Daniel and Casper Ruud clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Taro Daniel may fight against Novak Djokovic. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Taro Daniel.