Max Purcell is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the Australian Open. Max has defeated Mate Valkusz 3-6 7-62 6-4 7-5 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Casper Ruud.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Max Purcell’s projected draw together withhislikely opposition at the Australian Open. Max has a weak record (1-2) with the projected opponents.
R2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
51 - 25win/loss in 2025
6
2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51-25 | 21-9 | 24-7 | 5-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Casper Ruud has a 4-0 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the last 10 years, Casper has a 89-61 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Norwegian surrendered to Jenson Brooksby in the 2nd round 6-3 7-5 6-7(4) 6-2.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Casper Ruud
This would be the 3rd time that Max Purcell and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Purcell and Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
24 - 21win/loss in 2025
49
8
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24-21 | 7-4 | 8-8 | 6-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-25 | 14-12 | 18-7 | 1-4 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-26 | 26-11 | 11-5 | 6-7 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 56-25 | 25-11 | 16-5 | 9-7 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-15 | 9-8 | 1-3 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 31-28 | 19-13 | 7-9 | 3-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-31 | 20-15 | 7-7 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 38-16 | 32-8 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
Cameron Norrie has a 3-1 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, Cameron has a 217-99 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Brit was overcome by Jiri Lehecka in the 3rd round 6-7(8) 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-4.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Cameron Norrie
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Cameron Norrie since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Yet, Max Purcell may face Giulio Zeppieri. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
71 - 21win/loss in 2025
2
2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71-21 | 31-10 | 23-6 | 11-3 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-27 | 22-13 | 20-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-19 | 25-9 | 21-4 | 12-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 57-22 | 22-8 | 16-4 | 10-7 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 5-1 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the last 12 years, the German has a 178-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
His most significant result of this current season was winning the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.
Last year at the Australian Open Alexander lost to Michael Mmoh in the 2nd round 6-7(1) 6-4 6-3 6-2.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Alexander Zverev
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Alexander Zverev since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Max Purcell may come up against Jiri Lehecka. Their head to head is 2-0 for Jiri Lehecka.
1/4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54-13 | 22-5 | 17-4 | 7-3 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 1-0 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 7 years, Carlos has a 76-20 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Carlos didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 2nd time that Max Purcell and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Max Purcell could face Tommy Paul. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/2 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-25 | 27-9 | 1-5 | 21-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 28-28 | 8-11 | 0-4 | 10-9 | 10-4 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 1-0 record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, Daniil has a 220-70 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open Medvedev was defeated by Sebastian Korda in the 3rd round 7-6(7) 6-3 7-6(4).
H2H Max Purcell vs. Daniil Medvedev
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Daniil Medvedev since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Max Purcell could come up against Holger Rune. Their H2H is 1-0 for Holger Rune.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
37 - 9win/loss in 2025
7
1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37-9 | 15-5 | 16-3 | 1-0 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Novak Djokovic has a 4-1 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the last 21 years, Novak has a 530-84 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).
Last year at the Australian Open the Serbian conquered the title after besting Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).
H2H Max Purcell vs. Novak Djokovic
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Novak Djokovic since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Anyhow, Max Purcell could play Jannik Sinner. Their H2H is 3-0 for Jannik Sinner.
