[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Denis Shapovalov’s draw vs Arnaldi, Alcaraz, Norrie, Tsitsipas, Djokovic, Ruud to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Denis Shapovalov may need to beat Matteo Arnaldi, Carlos Alcaraz, Cameron Norrie, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud to conquer the competition in the French Open.

Denis Shapovalov Stats info

Denis Shapovalov is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Denis has defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-4 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Matteo Arnaldi.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Denis Shapovalov’s projected draw includinghislikely opposition at the French Open. Denis has a weak record (3-14) with the likely opposition.

R1 – Brandon Nakashima (45) – 6-4 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-3
R2 – Matteo Arnaldi (106) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 0-0
or Taro Daniel (112) – H2H 3-0
R4 – Cameron Norrie (13) – H2H 0-2
or Lorenzo Musetti (18) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) – H2H 3-2
or Sebastian Korda (30) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 0-8
or Andrey Rublev (7) – H2H 2-3
Fin – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 0-2
or Holger Rune (6) – H2H 0-1
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R2 – Matteo Arnaldi’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

51 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
44
High
30
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 51-26 21-15 23-7 4-3 3-1 0-0
2022 50-35 9-3 37-20 4-11 0-1 0-0
2021 56-24 2-1 51-18 3-5 0-0 0-0
2020 17-9 16-4 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-1
2019 6-12 2-3 4-9 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 7-2 7-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Matteo Arnaldi has a 24-14 win-loss record in 2023, 14-4 on clay. Regarding the previous 6 years, Matteo has a 106-52 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Matteo’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final the Tenerife 2 Challenger and the Murcia Challenger.

Last year at the French Open Matteo didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Matteo Arnaldi

There is no head to head record between Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Arnaldi since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R3 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

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 31-3 win-loss record in 2023, 21-2 on clay. In connection to the last 6 years, the Spaniard has a 120-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current year was conquering the title 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 beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 6-4, and in Madrid where he beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3.

Last year at the French Open Alcaraz was overcome by Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Carlos Alcaraz

There is no head to head record between Denis Shapovalov and Carlos Alcaraz since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Possibly, Denis Shapovalov may take on Taro Daniel. Their head to head is 3-0 for Denis Shapovalov.

R4 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Cameron Norrie

36 - 25win/loss in 2024

Rank
18
High
8
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 36-25 14-12 18-7 1-4 3-2 0-0
2022 49-26 26-11 11-5 6-7 6-3 0-0
2021 56-25 25-11 16-5 9-7 6-2 0-0
2020 14-15 9-8 1-3 4-4 0-0 0-0
2019 31-28 19-13 7-9 3-3 2-3 0-0
2018 32-31 20-15 7-7 3-5 2-4 0-0
2017 38-16 32-8 0-0 4-3 2-5 0-0
2016 32-11 27-7 0-0 5-4 0-0 0-0

Cameron Norrie has a 28-10 win-loss record in 2023, 17-6 on clay. As for the last 11 years, Cameron has a 68-38 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Norrie won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current year was winning the title in Rio de Janeiro where he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final 5-7 6-4 7-5.

Last year at the French Open the Brit surrendered to Karen Khachanov in the 3rd round 6-2 7-5 5-7 6-4.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Cameron Norrie

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

Yet, Denis Shapovalov could fight against Lorenzo Musetti. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-2 for Denis Shapovalov

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 28-8 record in 2023, 14-4 on clay. In the course of the previous 9 years, Stefanos has a 159-49 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Stefanos won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The Greek’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Barcelona.

Last year at the French Open the Greek surrendered to Holger Rune in the 4th round 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

This match would represent the 6th time that Denis Shapovalov and Stefanos Tsitsipas face off. The head to head is 3-2 for Shapovalov (see full H2H stats), but Tsitsipas has a winning record of 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Yet, Denis Shapovalov may face Sebastian Korda. Their head to head is 1-0 for Denis Shapovalov.

1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 8-0 for Novak Djokovic

56 - 7win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 56-7 27-1 12-3 11-2 6-1 0-0
2022 42-7 2-1 14-4 19-2 7-0 0-0
2021 55-7 19-3 18-3 11-1 7-0 0-0
2020 41-5 26-1 11-1 4-3 0-0 0-0
2019 57-11 26-6 15-3 9-2 7-0 0-0
2018 53-13 23-4 11-5 8-3 11-1 0-0
2017 32-8 10-3 12-4 2-0 8-1 0-0
2016 65-9 39-4 16-2 8-2 2-1 0-0

Novak Djokovic has a 21-4 win-loss record in 2023, 6-3 on clay. In the previous 20 years, Djokovic has a 319-73 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the current year was conquering the competition in Adelaide where he overcame Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4, and at the Australian Open where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).

Last year at the French Open Novak lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarter 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4).

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Novak Djokovic

This would be the 9th time that Denis Shapovalov and Novak Djokovic play each other. The head to head is 8-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Denis Shapovalov may fight against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head is 3-2 for Andrey Rublev.

Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 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 17-11 record in 2023, 12-5 on clay. Regarding the last 9 years, Ruud has a 202-92 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this current season was winning the competition in Estoril where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year at the French Open Ruud lost to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-3 6-3 6-0.

H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 3rd time that Denis Shapovalov and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Denis Shapovalov could come up against Holger Rune. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Holger Rune.