[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Karen Khachanov’s draw vs Kokkinakis, Rublev, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Ruud to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Karen Khachanov may need to topple Thanasi Kokkinakis, Andrey Rublev, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud to conquer the competition in the French Open.

Karen Khachanov Stats info

Karen Khachanov is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Khachanov has defeated Constant Lestienne 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-3 and Radu Albot 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw withhisprojected opposition at the French Open. Karen has a unfavourable record (6-16) against the plausible opponents.

R1 – Constant Lestienne (70) – 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-3
R2 – Radu Albot (113) – 6-3 6-4 6-2
R3 – Thanasi Kokkinakis (108) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Andrey Rublev (7) – H2H 4-3
or Lorenzo Sonego (48) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 1-8
or Hubert Hurkacz (14) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 0-3
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) – H2H 1-6
Fin – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 0-2
or Holger Rune (6) – H2H 0-0
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R3 – Thanasi Kokkinakis’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Karen Khachanov

40 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
65
High
65
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 40-26 31-18 8-5 1-1 0-2 0-0
2022 23-19 19-12 2-3 1-2 1-2 0-0
2021 33-21 15-11 18-7 0-0 0-3 0-0
2020 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 20-6 19-6 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 26-15 22-9 1-2 0-1 3-3 0-0
2017 6-7 4-2 0-2 0-0 2-3 0-0
2016 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Thanasi Kokkinakis has a 25-12 record in 2023, 8-4 on clay. In the previous 3 years, the Australian has a 28-14 record on clay. Thanasi won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Australian’s most significant result of this season was getting to the final the Manama Challenger.

Last year at the French Open the Australian surrendered to Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the 1st round 6-4 4-6 6-4 7-6(5).

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis

This would be the 2nd time that Karen Khachanov and Thanasi Kokkinakis face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

R4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Karen Khachanov

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 27-11 record in 2023, 14-3 on clay. As for the last 11 years, Andrey has a 109-63 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Rublev won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the current season was conquering the tournament in Carlo where he beat Holger Rune in the final 5-7 6-2 7-5.

Last year at the French Open Andrey surrendered to Marin Cilic in the quarter 5-7 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6(2).

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Andrey Rublev

This match would represent the 8th time that Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev fight against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.

However, Karen Khachanov may compete against Lorenzo Sonego. Their H2H is 2-1 for Karen Khachanov.

1/4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 8-1 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 22-4 win-loss record in 2023, 7-3 on clay. As for the previous 20 years, Novak has a 320-73 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Novak won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament in Adelaide where he beat Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4, and at the Australian Open where he beat 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 Karen Khachanov vs. Novak Djokovic

This contest would be 10th time that Karen Khachanov and Novak Djokovic fight against each other. The head to head is 8-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Karen Khachanov could play Hubert Hurkacz. Their H2H is 1-0 for Karen Khachanov.

1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

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 32-3 win-loss record in 2023, 22-2 on clay. Regarding the previous 6 years, Carlos has a 121-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was winning the competition in Buenos Aires where he defeated Cameron Norrie in the final 6-3 7-5, in Indian Wells where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final 6-3 6-2, in Barcelona where he overcame 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 at the French Open Carlos was overcome by Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 4th time that Karen Khachanov and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Karen Khachanov may take on Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head is 6-1 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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 18-11 record in 2023, 13-5 on clay. In the last 9 years, Casper 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 the 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 the Norwegian surrendered to Rafael Nadal in the final 6-3 6-3 6-0.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Karen Khachanov could come up against Holger Rune. Their head to head record is 0-0.