Novak Djokovic is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Novak has defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3 6-2 7-61 and Marton Fucsovics 7-62 6-0 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw andhislikely opposition at the French Open. Novak has a winning record (14-3) against the likely opponents.
R3 – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Novak Djokovic
32 - 28win/loss in 2024
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32-28 | 18-11 | 9-8 | 3-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 21-26 | 7-9 | 11-8 | 0-6 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-25 | 4-6 | 16-7 | 9-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-13 | 5-5 | 5-5 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 49-28 | 19-8 | 27-14 | 0-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-25 | 19-7 | 23-13 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| 2017 | 23-14 | 10-4 | 11-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| 2016 | 22-13 | 20-11 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has a 19-13 record in 2023, 8-5 on clay. During the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 103-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Last year at the French Open Davidovich Fokina capitulated to Tallon Griekspoor in the 1st round 2-6 6-0 6-4 6-3.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
This match would represent the 4th time that Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-0 for Novak Djokovic
47 - 24win/loss in 2024
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| 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 19-11 win-loss record in 2023, 5-4 on clay. During the previous 10 years, the Pole has a 92-60 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Pole won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Marseille where he defeated Benjamin Bonzi in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year at the French Open the Pole lost to Casper Ruud in the 4th round 6-2 6-3 3-6 6-3.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Hubert Hurkacz
This contest would be 6th time that Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz square off. The head to head is 5-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Novak Djokovic could compete against Juan Pablo Varillas. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Novak Djokovic
56 - 26win/loss in 2024
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| 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 27-11 record in 2023, 14-3 on clay. Talking about the last 11 years, Andrey has a 109-63 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Andrey won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this year was winning the title in Carlo where he overcame Holger Rune in the final 5-7 6-2 7-5.
Last year at the French Open Rublev lost to Marin Cilic in the quarter 5-7 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6(2).
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Rublev
This would be the 5th time that Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Rublev leads 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Novak Djokovic could come up against Karen Khachanov. Their head to head record is 8-1 for Novak Djokovic.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
65 - 12win/loss in 2024
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| 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 32-3 record in 2023, 22-2 on clay. In the course of the last 6 years, Alcaraz has a 121-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this current season was winning the title in Buenos Aires where he beat Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5, in Indian Wells where he overcame 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 surrendered to Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 2nd 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.
On the other hand, Novak Djokovic may play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head is 11-2 for Novak Djokovic.
Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Novak Djokovic
37 - 23win/loss in 2024
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| 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 18-11 win-loss record in 2023, 13-5 on clay. During the last 9 years, Ruud has a 203-92 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this season was winning the title in Estoril where he beat 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 Novak Djokovic vs. Casper Ruud
This would be the 5th time that Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud clash against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Novak Djokovic could face Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Holger Rune.
