Novak Djokovic is about to kick off his run in the draw in Rome. In the previous edition of this tournament, he toppled Aslan Karatsev 6-3 6-2, Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-2, Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5 7-6(1), Casper Ruud 6-4 6-3 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0 7-6(5). The Serbian won the Internazionali BNL d’Italia 6 times in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2022 and he was the runner-up 6 times in 2009, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw andhisplausible opponents in Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Djokovic has a good record (17-3) with the projected opponents.

R2 – Tomas Martin Etcheverry’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Tomas Martin Etcheverry has a 18-12 win-loss record in 2023, 14-8 on clay. During the previous 8 years, the Argentine has a 256-125 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Tomas won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Argentine’s most significant achievement of this current year was getting to the final Santiago and Houston.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Martin Etcheverry didn’t play in this event.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Tomas Martin Etcheverry since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 10-1 for Novak Djokovic

Grigor Dimitrov has a 11-8 win-loss record in 2023, 3-2 on clay. In the last 17 years, Dimitrov has a 145-91 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Grigor won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Dimitrov’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal Rotterdam.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Grigor capitulated to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2^nd round 6-3 5-7 7-6(4).

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This would be the 12^th time that Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov fight against each other. The head to head is 10-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Novak Djokovic could come up against Stan Wawrinka. Their H2H record is 22-6 for Novak Djokovic.

R4 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Novak Djokovic

Cameron Norrie has a 23-8 record in 2023, 12-4 on clay. As for the last 11 years, Norrie has a 63-36 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Norrie won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this year was conquering the tournament in Rio de Janeiro where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 5-7 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Cameron lost to Marin Cilic in the 2^nd round 5-7 6-2 6-1.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Cameron Norrie

This would be the 3^rd time that Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Novak Djokovic could play Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 1-0 for Novak Djokovic.

1/4 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

Holger Rune has a 22-9 record in 2023, 8-2 on clay. As for the last 6 years, Holger has a 103-47 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Dane won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this current season was winning the tournament in Munich where he overcame Botic Van De Zandschulp in the final 6-4 1-6 7-6(3).

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Holger lost to Hugo Dellien in the qualifications 6-1 1-6 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Holger Rune

This match would represent the 3^rd time that Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Djokovic and Rune (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Novak Djokovic could play Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their head to head record is 1-1.

1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Novak Djokovic

Casper Ruud has a 11-9 win-loss record in 2023, 6-3 on clay. As for the previous 9 years, Ruud has a 196-90 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the current season was winning the title in Estoril where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Ruud lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal 6-4 6-3.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 5^th time that Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 4-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Novak Djokovic may fight against Jannik Sinner. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Novak Djokovic.

Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has a 29-2 win-loss record in 2023, 19-1 on clay. In connection to the last 6 years, Carlos has a 118-29 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His most significant result of this current year was conquering the competition in Buenos Aires where he defeated Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5, in Indian Wells where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-2, in Barcelona where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 6-4, and in Madrid where he overcame Jan-Lennard Struff in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Carlos didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 2^nd time that Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Novak Djokovic could face Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head is 9-5 for Novak Djokovic.