[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Andy Murray’s draw vs Carreno-Busta, Evans, Alcaraz, Auger-Aliassime, Fritz, Ruud to win the Indian Wells

Indian Wells draw preview with H2H - Andy Murray may need to defeat Pablo Carreno-Busta, Daniel Evans, Carlos Alcaraz, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud to conquer the title in the BNP Paribas Open.

Andy Murray Stats info

Andy Murray is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. Murray has defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-75 6-1 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Pablo Carreno-Busta.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Andy Murray’s projected draw andhislikely opposition in BNP Paribas Open. Murray has a negative record (1-5) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Tomas Martin Etcheverry (61) – 6-75 6-1 6-4
R2 – Pablo Carreno-Busta (17) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Daniel Evans (29) – H2H 0-0
or Jack Draper (56) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 1-1
or Tallon Griekspoor (36) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Felix Auger-Aliassime (10) – H2H 0-2
or Hubert Hurkacz (11) – H2H 1-2
1/2 – Taylor Fritz (5) – H2H 0-1
or Holger Rune (8) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 0-1
or Daniil Medvedev (6) – H2H 0-3
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R2 – Pablo Carreno-Busta’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

2 - 5win/loss in 2024

Rank
606
High
10
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 2-5 2-4 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0
2022 37-25 19-8 11-9 5-5 2-3 0-0
2021 38-18 14-8 17-4 5-4 2-2 0-0
2020 20-12 9-5 4-2 7-5 0-0 0-0
2019 36-22 20-7 7-9 7-4 2-2 0-0
2018 31-22 17-9 14-10 0-2 0-1 0-0
2017 36-26 14-10 20-9 2-7 0-0 0-0
2016 41-26 13-10 20-12 8-2 0-2 0-0

Pablo Carreno-Busta has a 1-3 win-loss record in 2023, 1-2 on hard. During the previous 15 years, the Spaniard has a 165-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Spaniard was overcome by Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 2nd round 4-6 6-4 7-6(4).

H2H Andy Murray vs. Pablo Carreno-Busta

There is no head to head record between Andy Murray and Pablo Carreno-Busta since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Daniel Evans’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

19 - 27win/loss in 2024

Rank
38
High
21
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 19-27 11-15 5-7 2-2 1-3 0-0
2022 35-27 19-13 4-7 6-4 6-3 0-0
2021 27-24 12-11 6-6 3-4 6-3 0-0
2020 19-14 11-6 0-3 8-5 0-0 0-0
2019 55-30 31-17 3-4 7-6 14-3 0-0
2018 31-13 13-7 0-0 7-2 11-4 0-0
2017 15-13 9-5 3-6 1-1 2-1 0-0
2016 39-22 17-10 0-0 12-7 5-5 5-0

Daniel Evans has a 3-7 win-loss record in 2023, 3-6 on hard. As for the previous 17 years, the Brit has a 236-131 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Evans needs to find his way after he has lost the previous 4 matches.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Evans was overcome by Rafael Nadal in the 3rd round 7-5 6-3.

H2H Andy Murray vs. Daniel Evans

There is no head to head record between Andy Murray and Daniel Evans since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Yet, Andy Murray could square off with Jack Draper. Their head to head record is 0-0.

R4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

65 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 65-12 26-6 25-3 2-3 12-0 0-0
2022 57-13 21-4 27-4 6-4 3-1 0-0
2021 48-19 15-8 22-7 10-3 1-1 0-0
2020 39-7 10-0 29-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 18-10 3-2 15-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 6-2 0-0 6-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Carlos Alcaraz has a 8-1 record in 2023, but he has not played hitherto on hard.

His most significant achievement of the current year was winning the tournament in Buenos Aires where he overcame Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Carlos was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal 6-4 4-6 6-3.

H2H Andy Murray vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This match would represent the 3rd time that Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Murray on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Andy Murray may fight against Tallon Griekspoor. Their head to head is 1-0 for Andy Murray.

1/4 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Felix Auger-Aliassime

23 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
29
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 23-19 13-13 1-3 9-2 0-1 0-0
2022 60-27 14-9 11-7 31-7 4-4 0-0
2021 38-24 19-10 4-6 5-5 10-3 0-0
2020 23-19 8-8 1-3 14-8 0-0 0-0
2019 38-25 17-11 13-9 0-2 8-3 0-0
2018 41-28 18-9 21-14 2-5 0-0 0-0
2017 53-20 7-7 36-8 10-4 0-0 0-1
2016 20-13 1-5 16-6 3-2 0-0 0-0

Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 8-5 win-loss record in 2023, 6-4 on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Auger-Aliassime has a 94-64 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Auger-Aliassime won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Canadian’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the semifinal Doha.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Auger-Aliassime lost to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the 2nd round 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 6-3.

H2H Andy Murray vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime

This would be the 3rd time that Andy Murray and Felix Auger-Aliassime square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Auger-Aliassime (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Andy Murray may compete against Hubert Hurkacz. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Hubert Hurkacz.

1/2 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Taylor Fritz

54 - 24win/loss in 2024

Rank
10
High
4
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 54-24 35-11 11-6 5-3 3-4 0-0
2022 46-21 24-8 5-3 9-7 8-3 0-0
2021 34-22 20-13 4-5 8-3 2-1 0-0
2020 15-16 11-9 2-3 2-4 0-0 0-0
2019 40-30 17-14 12-8 4-5 7-3 0-0
2018 45-28 29-12 6-5 5-6 5-5 0-0
2017 39-26 24-16 0-0 10-5 5-5 0-0
2016 35-29 26-16 1-4 7-5 1-4 0-0

Taylor Fritz has a 14-4 record in 2023, 12-3 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Fritz has a 190-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), and in Delray Beach where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American won the tournament after beating Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-6(5).

H2H Andy Murray vs. Taylor Fritz

This contest would be 2nd time that Andy Murray and Taylor Fritz play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Andy Murray could take on Holger Rune. Their head to head is 0-0.

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 4-4 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In the last 9 years, Casper has a 77-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Norwegian lost to Nick Kyrgios in the 3rd round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Andy Murray vs. Casper Ruud

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

Nevertheless, Andy Murray may square off with Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head is 3-0 for Daniil Medvedev.