Alexei Popyrin is about to start his run in the draw in Tokyo.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alexei Popyrin’s projected draw includinghispresumable opposition in Rakuten Japan Open. Popyrin has a unfavourable record (1-6) with the plausible opposition.
R1 – Karen Khachanov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Karen Khachanov
34 - 18win/loss in 2024
15
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34-18 | 18-10 | 10-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 36-25 | 17-11 | 9-7 | 6-5 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 35-24 | 17-9 | 5-6 | 8-6 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-15 | 12-6 | 4-3 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 30-29 | 13-11 | 7-6 | 6-9 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 46-22 | 15-11 | 6-5 | 20-4 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 28-32 | 8-13 | 14-9 | 1-8 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 50-27 | 13-5 | 22-11 | 13-10 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Karen Khachanov has a 28-14 win-loss record in 2023, 18-9 on hard. In the previous 12 years, Khachanov has a 150-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Khachanov won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the season was conquering the title in Zhuhai where he beat Yoshihito Nishioka in the final 7-6(2) 6-1.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Karen didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Karen Khachanov
This would be the 3rd time that Alexei Popyrin and Karen Khachanov square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Cristian Garin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
41 - 25win/loss in 2024
82
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41-25 | 22-12 | 18-12 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 18-23 | 4-5 | 9-11 | 1-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 21-18 | 2-6 | 15-9 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-12 | 2-7 | 15-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-27 | 8-11 | 20-9 | 4-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-22 | 12-5 | 38-15 | 0-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 22-23 | 12-8 | 7-13 | 0-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 43-24 | 0-0 | 43-21 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Cristian Garin has a 38-23 win-loss record in 2023, 19-10 on hard. During the previous 12 years, Christian has a 67-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Christian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Christian’s most significant result of this current season was getting to the semifinal the Noumea Challenger and the Iasi Challenger.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Garin didn’t play in this event.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Cristian Garin
There is no head to head record between Alexei Popyrin and Cristian Garin since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Alexei Popyrin may play Sho Shimabukuro. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
54 - 24win/loss in 2024
10
5
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54-24 | 35-11 | 11-6 | 5-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-21 | 24-8 | 5-3 | 9-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-22 | 20-13 | 4-5 | 8-3 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-16 | 11-9 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-30 | 17-14 | 12-8 | 4-5 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-28 | 29-12 | 6-5 | 5-6 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 39-26 | 24-16 | 0-0 | 10-5 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 35-29 | 26-16 | 1-4 | 7-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
Taylor Fritz has a 51-21 record in 2023, 34-10 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the American has a 212-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the current year was winning the competition in Australia where he overcame Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), in Delray Beach where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he beat Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American won the title after ousting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 3rd time that Alexei Popyrin and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Popyrin and Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Alexei Popyrin could fight against Cameron Norrie. Their head to head is 1-0 for Cameron Norrie.
1/2 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Hubert Hurkacz
47 - 24win/loss in 2024
9
7
| 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 39-20 win-loss record in 2023, 23-10 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, Hurkacz has a 169-79 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Pole will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His best result of this current year was winning the title in Marseille where he overcame Benjamin Bonzi in the final 6-3 7-6(4), and in Shanghai where he beat Andrey Rublev in the final 6-3 3-6 7-6(8).
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Hurkacz didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Hubert Hurkacz
This match would represent the 4th time that Alexei Popyrin and Hubert Hurkacz clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Hurkacz (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Alexei Popyrin could take on Alex De Minaur. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
37 - 23win/loss in 2024
11
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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 35-20 win-loss record in 2023, 11-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Casper has a 84-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the year was conquering the competition in Estoril where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Casper surrendered to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Casper Ruud
There is no head to head record between Alexei Popyrin and Casper Ruud since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Alexei Popyrin may face Tommy Paul. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Tommy Paul.
