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

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

Karen Khachanov Stats info

Karen Khachanov is 3 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. The Russian has defeated Constant Lestienne 3-6 1-6 6-2 6-1 6-3, Radu Albot 6-3 6-4 6-2, Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-4 6-1 3-6 7-65 and Lorenzo Sonego 1-6 6-4 7-67 6-1 to reach the quarter where he will face Novak Djokovic.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw withhispresumable opponents at the French Open. Khachanov has a weak record (1-13) against the plausible opposition.

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) – 6-4 6-1 3-6 7-65
R4 – Lorenzo Sonego (48) – 1-6 6-4 7-67 6-1
1/4 – Novak Djokovic (3) – H2H 1-8
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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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 24-4 win-loss record in 2023, 9-3 on clay. Talking about the last 20 years, the Serbian has a 322-73 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was winning the title in Adelaide where he defeated 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 surrendered 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.

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 34-3 win-loss record in 2023, 24-2 on clay. As for the previous 6 years, Carlos has a 123-30 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 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 the Spaniard capitulated to Alexander Zverev in the quarter 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7).

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Carlos Alcaraz

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

Alternatively, Karen Khachanov could compete against 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 20-11 record in 2023, 15-5 on clay. Talking about the last 9 years, Casper has a 205-92 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.

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

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

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud

This match would represent the 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Casper Ruud play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Yet, Karen Khachanov may fight against Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 0-0.