[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Casper Ruud’s draw vs Zhang, Jarry, Rune, Tiafoe, Alcaraz to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Casper Ruud may need to overcome Zhizhen Zhang, Nicolas Jarry, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, Carlos Alcaraz to conquer the title in the French Open.

Casper Ruud Stats info

Casper Ruud is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Ruud has defeated Elias Ymer 6-4 6-3 6-2 and Giulio Zeppieri 6-3 6-2 4-6 7-5 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Zhizhen Zhang.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Casper Ruud’s projected draw andhispresumable opposition at the French Open. Ruud has a neutral record (5-5) with the projected opponents.

R1 – Elias Ymer (155) – 6-4 6-3 6-2
R2 – Giulio Zeppieri (129) – 6-3 6-2 4-6 7-5
R3 – Zhizhen Zhang (71) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Nicolas Jarry (35) – H2H 1-1
or Marcos Giron (75) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Holger Rune (6) – H2H 4-1
or Taylor Fritz (8) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Frances Tiafoe (12) – H2H 0-0
or Borna Coric (16) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Carlos Alcaraz (1) – H2H 0-3
or Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 0-4
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R3 – Zhizhen Zhang’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

30 - 29win/loss in 2024

Rank
58
High
33
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 30-29 12-13 15-10 1-2 2-4 0-0
2022 52-28 11-5 31-11 9-11 1-1 0-0
2021 15-12 1-1 9-6 0-1 5-4 0-0
2020 1-6 1-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-21 27-17 7-3 0-1 0-0 0-0
2018 21-25 8-14 13-11 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 30-24 29-21 1-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 9-17 3-7 6-10 0-0 0-0 0-0

Zhizhen Zhang has a 16-15 win-loss record in 2023, 11-6 on clay. Talking about the last 3 years, the Chinese has a 51-23 record on clay. Zhang won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Last year at the French Open the Chinese didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Zhizhen Zhang

There is no head to head record between Casper Ruud and Zhizhen Zhang since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R4 – Nicolas Jarry’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

43 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
19
High
16
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 43-21 14-7 21-8 4-3 4-3 0-0
2022 38-23 8-5 30-16 0-2 0-0 0-0
2021 45-22 13-4 32-17 0-1 0-0 0-0
2020 1-7 1-6 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 23-29 4-10 16-11 0-4 3-4 0-0
2018 30-24 8-7 21-11 0-4 1-2 0-0
2017 45-25 15-10 27-13 0-0 3-2 0-0
2016 62-30 1-2 56-24 5-4 0-0 0-0

Nicolas Jarry has a 24-9 record in 2023, 20-7 on clay. Talking about the previous 11 years, the Chilean has a 285-148 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jarry will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.

His most significant achievement of this current year was winning the title in Santiago where he overcame Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the final 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 6-2, and in Geneva where he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final 7-6(1) 6-1.

Last year at the French Open Jarry surrendered to Juan Pablo Varillas in the qualifications 5-7 6-4 7-6(5).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Nicolas Jarry

This contest would be 3rd time that Casper Ruud and Nicolas Jarry fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Jarry on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Casper Ruud may compete against Marcos Giron. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Casper Ruud.

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

Head to head 4-1 for Casper Ruud

44 - 24win/loss in 2024

Rank
8
High
4
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 44-24 10-10 16-4 11-8 7-2 0-0
2022 50-27 8-9 21-11 21-4 0-3 0-0
2021 73-29 11-5 41-17 21-7 0-0 0-0
2020 32-16 1-3 28-11 3-2 0-0 0-0
2019 6-10 0-3 5-6 1-1 0-0 0-0
2018 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0

Holger Rune has a 28-10 record in 2023, 14-3 on clay. Talking about the last 6 years, the Dane has a 109-48 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Dane won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this season was conquering the title in Munich where he beat Botic Van De Zandschulp in the final 6-4 1-6 7-6(3).

Last year at the French Open the Dane surrendered to Casper Ruud in the quarter 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Holger Rune

This contest would be 6th time that Casper Ruud and Holger Rune play each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Casper Ruud could square off with Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 1-0 for Casper Ruud.

1/2 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

40 - 21win/loss in 2024

Rank
16
High
10
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 40-21 21-10 8-4 4-5 7-2 0-0
2022 35-25 19-11 8-6 5-5 3-3 0-0
2021 42-27 19-13 4-7 10-4 9-3 0-0
2020 19-15 7-9 6-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 23-27 13-13 4-5 5-6 1-3 0-0
2018 30-29 13-11 7-7 6-9 4-2 0-0
2017 33-25 17-13 10-3 5-6 1-3 0-0
2016 47-28 30-15 10-6 4-4 3-3 0-0

Frances Tiafoe has a 23-8 win-loss record in 2023, 8-3 on clay. As for the previous 10 years, Francis has a 104-58 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the season was winning the competition in Australia where he beat Lorenzo Musetti in the final 6-2 0-0 ret., and in Houston where he beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the final 7-6(1) 7-6(6).

Last year at the French Open the American was defeated by David Goffin in the 2nd round 3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 6-4.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Frances Tiafoe

There is no head to head record between Casper Ruud and Frances Tiafoe since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Notwithstanding, Casper Ruud could take on Borna Coric. Their H2H is 1-0 for Borna Coric.

Final – 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 33-3 record in 2023, 23-2 on clay. Regarding the last 6 years, Alcaraz has a 122-30 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of this season was conquering the tournament in Buenos Aires where he beat 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 beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3.

Last year at the French Open Carlos capitulated to Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This would be the 4th time that Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Casper Ruud could face Novak Djokovic. Their head to head is 4-0 for Novak Djokovic.