Novak Djokovic is about to begin his run in the draw in Monte-Carlo. In the previous edition of this tournament, he overcame Ivan Gakhov 7-6(5) 6-2. The Serbian won the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters twice in 2013 and 2015 and he was the runner-up twice in 2009 and 2012.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw together withhislikely opponents in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Djokovic has a positive record (16-7) with the plausible opponents.
R2 – Roman Safiullin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic
31 - 28win/loss in 2025
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31-28 | 18-14 | 5-8 | 6-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-25 | 13-12 | 8-4 | 11-5 | 9-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 37-18 | 16-6 | 6-2 | 14-9 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-21 | 7-5 | 5-7 | 5-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-12 | 6-2 | 4-5 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2019 | 42-26 | 14-7 | 11-7 | 17-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-24 | 42-17 | 8-3 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 32-27 | 18-10 | 12-14 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Roman Safiullin has a 6-8 win-loss record in 2024, 1-0 on clay. In connection to the previous 12 years, Safiullin has a 78-52 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Safiullin won 3 of his last 10 matches.
The Russian’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the semifinal Brisbane.
Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the Russian lost to Filip Krajinovic in the qualifications 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Roman Safiullin
This match would represent the 2nd time that Novak Djokovic and Roman Safiullin play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
R3 – Lorenzo Musetti’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Novak Djokovic
46 - 30win/loss in 2025
17
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46-30 | 13-12 | 18-10 | 3-5 | 12-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 32-29 | 10-10 | 16-11 | 0-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 44-30 | 11-10 | 21-7 | 12-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-31 | 9-8 | 17-12 | 10-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 30-15 | 6-4 | 20-6 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-25 | 1-2 | 27-19 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Lorenzo Musetti has a 8-10 win-loss record in 2024, 1-1 on clay. As for the last 7 years, the Italian has a 102-57 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the Italian surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the quarter 6-2 6-2.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Lorenzo Musetti
This would be the 5th time that Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
However, Novak Djokovic may take on Arthur Fils. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Novak Djokovic
43 - 26win/loss in 2025
8
5
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43-26 | 26-11 | 11-6 | 6-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 56-26 | 23-12 | 19-5 | 6-7 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 51-20 | 19-7 | 14-6 | 18-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 53-23 | 25-10 | 9-5 | 12-6 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 41-10 | 17-4 | 10-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 54-27 | 28-14 | 8-5 | 16-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 21-24 | 10-12 | 2-3 | 9-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 48-33 | 19-11 | 11-11 | 12-9 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
Andrey Rublev has a 15-6 record in 2024, but he has not played until now on clay. The Russian won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the season was winning the tournament in Hong Kong where he beat Emil Ruusuvuori in the final 6-4 6-4.
Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Andrey conquered the tournament after besting Holger Rune 5-7 6-2 7-5.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Rublev
This contest would be 7th time that Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev fight against each other. The head to head is 5-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Rublev has a winning record of 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Novak Djokovic may square off with Alex De Minaur. Their head to head record is 1-1.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Novak Djokovic
54 - 13win/loss in 2025
3
1
| 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 15-4 record in 2024, 2-2 on clay. In the course of the previous 7 years, Alcaraz has a 126-33 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this season was winning the tournament in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(5) 6-1.
Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Carlos didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 6th time that Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Novak Djokovic could fight against Hubert Hurkacz. Their head to head record is 7-0 for Novak Djokovic.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-3 for Novak Djokovic
73 - 8win/loss in 2025
1
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73-8 | 40-5 | 11-2 | 13-0 | 9-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 64-15 | 28-7 | 8-3 | 20-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-16 | 21-6 | 15-4 | 7-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 49-22 | 22-8 | 10-6 | 17-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-14 | 2-6 | 7-3 | 11-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 62-24 | 12-6 | 17-8 | 31-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 31-22 | 13-8 | 17-12 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Jannik Sinner has a 22-1 record in 2024, but he has not competed hitherto on clay. Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3, in Rotterdam where he defeated Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, and in Miami where he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1.
Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the Italian lost to Holger Rune in the semifinal 1-6 7-5 7-5.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner
This would be the 8th time that Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner fight against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Novak Djokovic may play Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H record is 10-5 for Novak Djokovic.
