Alexei Popyrin is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. Alexei has defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Cristian Garin.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alexei Popyrin’s projected draw andhisplausible opposition in Rakuten Japan Open. Alexei has a unfavourable record (3-4) with the likely opposition.
R2 – Cristian Garin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
41 - 25win/loss in 2024
82
17
| 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 39-23 win-loss record in 2023, 20-10 on hard. During the previous 12 years, Garin has a 68-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Christian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Garin’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the semifinal the Noumea Challenger and the Iasi Challenger.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Chilean didn’t play in this tournament.
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 square off in the main tour.
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 52-21 win-loss record in 2023, 35-10 on hard. Talking about the last 10 years, the American has a 213-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the year was conquering the competition in Australia where he defeated Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), in Delray Beach where he beat Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he overcame Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American conquered 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 play 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.
Nonetheless, Alexei Popyrin could come up against Shintaro Mochizuki. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
46 - 26win/loss in 2024
12
9
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-30 | 24-13 | 9-9 | 5-4 | 13-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 37-28 | 21-11 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 8-5 | 4-3 |
| 2016 | 52-20 | 21-9 | 20-7 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 7-1 |
Alex De Minaur has a 40-22 win-loss record in 2023, 25-11 on hard. In the last 9 years, Alex has a 151-79 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). De Minaur won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the current year was winning the title in Acapulco where he defeated Tommy Paul in the final 3-6 6-4 6-1.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open De Minaur was defeated by Soon-Woo Kwon in the 1st round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Alex De Minaur
This match would represent the 3rd time that Alexei Popyrin and Alex De Minaur square off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for De Minaur on hard in major tournaments.
However, Alexei Popyrin could take on Aslan Karatsev. Their head to head is 2-0 for Aslan Karatsev.
Final – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Tommy Paul
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 44-26 win-loss record in 2023, 29-12 on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, Tommy has a 175-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Paul’s most significant achievement of this current season was reaching the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Paul didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 4th time that Alexei Popyrin and Tommy Paul square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Paul (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Alexei Popyrin could face Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Alexei Popyrin.
