Casper Ruud is starting his run in the draw in Tokyo.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Casper Ruud’s projected draw withhispresumable opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Casper has a positive record (10-3) against the likely opponents.
R1 – Yosuke Watanuki’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
43 - 23win/loss in 2024
99
72
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43-23 | 29-12 | 7-5 | 1-2 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-22 | 19-11 | 6-4 | 15-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-17 | 8-9 | 2-3 | 6-4 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 11-7 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 21-21 | 12-14 | 1-3 | 6-1 | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 35-18 | 25-12 | 0-0 | 10-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| 2017 | 31-20 | 22-9 | 2-8 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| 2016 | 15-4 | 13-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
Yosuke Watanuki has a 36-19 record in 2023, 23-10 on hard. Regarding the previous 9 years, Watanuki has a 126-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Yousuke won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Watanuki’s most significant result of this year was reaching the final the Shanghai Challenger.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Japanese didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Casper Ruud vs. Yosuke Watanuki
There is no head to head record between Casper Ruud and Yosuke Watanuki since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Marcos Giron’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud
32 - 30win/loss in 2024
60
44
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32-30 | 17-15 | 7-6 | 5-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 23-31 | 11-13 | 3-9 | 6-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-24 | 12-10 | 5-5 | 11-6 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-15 | 12-8 | 1-2 | 10-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 49-26 | 29-12 | 5-6 | 10-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 29-26 | 25-21 | 0-0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 41-27 | 36-19 | 4-3 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 17-7 | 12-3 | 0-0 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Marcos Giron has a 28-26 record in 2023, 15-14 on hard. Talking about the last 13 years, the American has a 239-153 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Marcos won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Marcos didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Casper Ruud vs. Marcos Giron
This contest would be 2nd time that Casper Ruud and Marcos Giron clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-2 for Casper Ruud
23 - 19win/loss in 2024
29
6
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23-19 | 13-13 | 1-3 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 60-27 | 14-9 | 11-7 | 31-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-24 | 19-10 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-19 | 8-8 | 1-3 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-25 | 17-11 | 13-9 | 0-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 41-28 | 18-9 | 21-14 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 53-20 | 7-7 | 36-8 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 20-13 | 1-5 | 16-6 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 16-17 record in 2023, 12-12 on hard. In the previous 9 years, the Canadian has a 100-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 3 of his last 10 matches.
Auger-Aliassime’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Doha.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Canadian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Casper Ruud vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
This would be the 7th time that Casper Ruud and Felix Auger-Aliassime play each other. The head to head is 4-2 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Casper Ruud may compete against Sebastian Ofner. Their head to head is 1-0 for Casper Ruud.
1/2 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Casper Ruud
46 - 29win/loss in 2024
13
12
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46-29 | 29-13 | 5-6 | 3-5 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-27 | 21-12 | 2-6 | 9-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 12-12 | 9-7 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-14 | 12-6 | 5-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-16 | 22-7 | 12-4 | 5-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 40-20 | 28-15 | 0-0 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 48-24 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 28-28 | 9-14 | 18-9 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 43-26 win-loss record in 2023, 28-12 on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, Tommy has a 174-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Paul won 4 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant achievement of the current season was reaching the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Tommy didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Casper Ruud vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 6th time that Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul face off. The head to head is 4-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Casper Ruud could square off with Ben Shelton. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Casper Ruud
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 win-loss record in 2023, 34-10 on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Fritz has a 212-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this season 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 Fritz won the title after downing Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Casper Ruud vs. Taylor Fritz
This contest would be 2nd time that Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Casper Ruud could play Hubert Hurkacz. Their H2H is 1-1.
