Casper Ruud is about to start his run in the draw at the Australian Open. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Tomas Machac 6-3 7-6(6) 6-7(5) 6-3.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Casper Ruud’s projected draw includinghisplausible opposition at the Australian Open. The Norwegian has a weak record (9-19) with the plausible opponents.

R1 – Albert Ramos-Vinolas’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Albert Ramos-Vinolas

Albert Ramos-Vinolas has still to play a match in 2024. In 2023 he had a 33-37. 1-8 on hard.

Last year at the Australian Open Albert lost to Maxime Cressy in the 1^st round 7-6(2) 7-5 3-6 6-3.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas

This match would represent the 8^th time that Casper Ruud and Albert Ramos-Vinolas clash against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Ramos-Vinolas (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Max Purcell’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

Max Purcell has a 1-2 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 10 years, the Australian has a 196-129 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Max capitulated to Emil Ruusuvuori in the 1^st round 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(11).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Max Purcell

This contest would be 3^rd time that Casper Ruud and Max Purcell play each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Ruud and Purcell (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Casper Ruud may come up against Mate Valkusz. Their head to head record is 0-0.

R3 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Casper Ruud

Cameron Norrie has a 2-1 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 12 years, Cameron has a 216-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Norrie capitulated to Jiri Lehecka in the 3^rd round 6-7(8) 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-4.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Cameron Norrie

This contest would be 4^th time that Casper Ruud and Cameron Norrie face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Casper Ruud could play Dusan Lajovic. Their head to head is 3-1 for Casper Ruud.

R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

Alexander Zverev has a 4-1 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 12 years, the German has a 177-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

His most significant result of the season was winning the tournament in Australia where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.

Last year at the Australian Open Zverev surrendered to Michael Mmoh in the 2^nd round 6-7(1) 6-4 6-3 6-2.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev

This match would represent the 5^th time that Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 2-2 for Ruud and Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Casper Ruud may square off with Jiri Lehecka. Their H2H is 2-0 for Casper Ruud.

1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has still to play a match in 2024. In 2023 he had a 65-12. 26-6 on hard.

Last year at the Australian Open the Spaniard didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 5^th time that Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz face off. The head to head is 4-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Casper Ruud may square off with Tommy Paul. Their H2H is 4-1 for Casper Ruud.

1/2 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev has a 1-0 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 12 years, Medvedev has a 220-70 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Medvedev lost to Sebastian Korda in the 3^rd round 7-6(7) 6-3 7-6(4).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Daniil Medvedev

This would be the 4^th time that Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Casper Ruud could square off with Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 5-1 for Casper Ruud.

Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-0 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 21 years, the Serbian has a 529-84 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Djokovic conquered the competition after besting Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Novak Djokovic

This contest would be 6^th time that Casper Ruud and Novak Djokovic square off. The head to head is 5-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Casper Ruud could square off with Jannik Sinner. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Jannik Sinner.