[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Novak Djokovic’s draw vs Dimitrov, De Minaur, Rublev, Bautista Agut, Tsitsipas to win the Australian Open

Australian Open draw preview with H2H - Novak Djokovic may need to overcome Grigor Dimitrov, Alex De Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Roberto Bautista Agut, Stefanos Tsitsipas to conquer the tournament in the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic Stats info

Novak Djokovic is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. The Serbian has defeated Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0 and Enzo Couacaud 6-1 6-75 6-2 6-0 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw together withhispresumable opposition at the Australian Open. The Serbian has a favorable record (30-7) with the plausible opponents.

R1 – Roberto Carballes Baena (75) – 6-3 6-4 6-0
R2 – Enzo Couacaud (191) – 6-1 6-75 6-2 6-0
R3 – Grigor Dimitrov (28) – H2H 9-1
R4 – Alex De Minaur (24) – H2H 0-0
or Benjamin Bonzi (48) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Andrey Rublev (6) – H2H 2-1
or Holger Rune (10) – H2H 1-1
1/2 – Roberto Bautista Agut (25) – H2H 9-3
or Tommy Paul (35) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) – H2H 10-2
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) – H2H 1-1
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R3 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 9-1 for Novak Djokovic

43 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
14
High
3
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 43-21 16-10 10-5 10-4 7-2 0-0
2022 26-22 10-11 10-5 5-4 1-2 0-0
2021 24-18 18-10 3-5 2-2 1-1 0-0
2020 18-11 8-5 6-2 4-4 0-0 0-0
2019 24-21 12-10 7-6 5-3 0-2 0-0
2018 25-19 11-9 7-5 6-3 1-2 0-0
2017 49-19 24-8 4-5 15-3 6-3 0-0
2016 39-26 30-15 4-5 3-3 2-3 0-0

Grigor Dimitrov has a 3-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 17 years, Dimitrov has a 233-138 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open the Bulgarian capitulated to Benoit Paire in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4 6-7(4) 7-6(2).

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This contest would be 11th time that Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov face off. The head to head is 9-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

46 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
12
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 46-26 26-12 4-5 10-6 6-3 0-0
2022 47-25 19-10 9-6 12-5 7-4 0-0
2021 25-25 10-10 4-5 3-7 8-3 0-0
2020 13-10 6-5 0-2 7-3 0-0 0-0
2019 41-20 25-10 1-4 13-3 2-3 0-0
2018 51-30 24-13 9-9 5-4 13-4 0-0
2017 37-28 21-11 2-5 2-4 8-5 4-3
2016 52-20 21-9 20-7 4-3 0-0 7-1

Alex De Minaur has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. During the last 9 years, the Australian has a 129-69 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open the Australian lost to Jannik Sinner in the 4th round 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alex De Minaur

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Alex De Minaur since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Possibly, Novak Djokovic may compete against Benjamin Bonzi. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Novak Djokovic

56 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
5
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 56-26 23-12 19-5 6-7 8-2 0-0
2022 51-20 19-7 14-6 18-6 0-1 0-0
2021 53-23 25-10 9-5 12-6 7-2 0-0
2020 41-10 17-4 10-2 14-4 0-0 0-0
2019 54-27 28-14 8-5 16-5 2-3 0-0
2018 21-24 10-12 2-3 9-9 0-0 0-0
2017 48-33 19-11 11-11 12-9 6-2 0-0
2016 38-33 6-7 12-14 19-10 1-2 0-0

Andrey Rublev has a 2-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 11 years, Rublev has a 144-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Rublev capitulated to Marin Cilic in the 3rd round 7-5 7-6(3) 3-6 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Rublev

This would be the 4th time that Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Novak Djokovic may compete against Holger Rune. Their head to head is 1-1.

1/2 – Roberto Bautista Agut’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 9-3 for Novak Djokovic

22 - 23win/loss in 2024

Rank
57
High
9
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 22-23 9-7 8-8 2-6 3-2 0-0
2022 39-20 17-9 7-3 9-6 6-2 0-0
2021 29-25 14-10 7-7 4-5 4-3 0-0
2020 20-8 13-4 4-2 3-2 0-0 0-0
2019 42-22 22-10 8-7 5-3 7-2 0-0
2018 33-20 13-7 11-7 6-5 3-1 0-0
2017 48-21 23-8 11-7 9-4 5-2 0-0
2016 48-23 28-11 8-5 9-5 3-2 0-0

Roberto Bautista Agut has a 6-2 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 18 years, Roberto has a 271-136 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Bautista-Agut’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the final Adelaide.

Last year at the Australian Open Roberto was overcome by Taylor Fritz in the 3rd round 6-0 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Roberto Bautista Agut

This would be the 13th time that Novak Djokovic and Roberto Bautista Agut square off. The head to head is 9-3 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 4-3 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Novak Djokovic may fight against Tommy Paul. Their head to head record is 0-0.

Final – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 10-2 for Novak Djokovic

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 7-0 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Stefanos has a 156-76 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Greek’s most significant result of the season was reaching the semifinal Australia.

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

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

This match would represent the 13th time that Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas clash against each other. The head to head is 10-2 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Tsitsipas has a winning record of 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Novak Djokovic could compete against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their head to head is 1-1.