[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Francisco Cerundolo’s draw vs Khachanov, Djokovic, Shelton, Zverev, Medvedev to win the Rome

Rome draw preview with H2H - Francisco Cerundolo may need to overcome Karen Khachanov, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev to conquer the title in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Francisco Cerundolo Stats info

Francisco Cerundolo is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Rome. The Argentine has defeated Matteo Gigante 6-1 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Karen Khachanov.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Francisco Cerundolo’s projected draw andhisprojected opposition in Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Cerundolo has a unfavourable record (1-5) with the presumable opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Matteo Gigante (139) – 6-1 6-3
R3 – Karen Khachanov (18) – H2H 0-4
R4 – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-0
or Alejandro Tabilo (32) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Ben Shelton (14) – H2H 0-1
or Zhizhen Zhang (56) – H2H 1-2
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (5) – H2H 1-0
or Grigor Dimitrov (10) – H2H 0-1
Fin – Daniil Medvedev (4) – H2H 0-0
or Andrey Rublev (6) – H2H 1-1
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R3 – Karen Khachanov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Karen Khachanov

20 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
21
High
8
LLLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 20-12 10-5 8-4 2-1 0-2 0-0
2023 34-18 18-10 10-5 6-3 0-0 0-0
2022 36-25 17-11 9-7 6-5 4-2 0-0
2021 35-24 17-9 5-6 8-6 5-3 0-0
2020 20-15 12-6 4-3 4-6 0-0 0-0
2019 30-29 13-11 7-6 6-9 4-3 0-0
2018 46-22 15-11 6-5 20-4 5-2 0-0
2017 28-32 8-13 14-9 1-8 5-2 0-0

Karen Khachanov has a 18-8 win-loss record in 2024, 6-2 on clay. In the last 13 years, Karen has a 100-68 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Karen won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this year was winning the tournament in Doha where he beat Jakub Mensik in the final 7-6(12) 6-4.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Khachanov lost to Gregoire Barrere in the 2nd round 4-6 6-4 7-6(4).

H2H Francisco Cerundolo vs. Karen Khachanov

This contest would be 5th time that Francisco Cerundolo and Karen Khachanov fight against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

R4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

18 - 6win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 18-6 8-3 10-3 0-0 0-0 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 12-4 win-loss record in 2024, 4-1 on clay. In connection to the previous 21 years, Djokovic has a 329-74 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Djokovic’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open and Carlo.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Novak was overcome by Holger Rune in the quarter 6-2 4-6 6-2.

H2H Francisco Cerundolo vs. Novak Djokovic

There is no head to head record between Francisco Cerundolo and Novak Djokovic since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Francisco Cerundolo may fight against Alejandro Tabilo. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Francisco Cerundolo.

1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton

20 - 13win/loss in 2024

Rank
14
High
14
WLLLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 20-13 9-6 8-4 2-1 1-2 0-0
2023 28-26 21-13 4-8 1-2 2-3 0-0
2022 40-11 16-9 0-0 24-2 0-0 0-0
2021 18-7 7-3 5-2 6-2 0-0 0-0

Ben Shelton has a 17-8 record in 2024, 6-1 on clay. In the course of the previous 2 years, Shelton has a 10-9 record on clay. The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this current year was winning the tournament in Houston where he beat Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Shelton was defeated by Alexander Bublik in the 2nd round 6-4 1-6 6-2.

H2H Francisco Cerundolo vs. Ben Shelton

This contest would be 2nd time that Francisco Cerundolo and Ben Shelton square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Francisco Cerundolo may compete against Zhizhen Zhang. Their head to head is 2-1 for Zhizhen Zhang.

1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Francisco Cerundolo

37 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
2
LWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 37-11 18-6 16-4 0-0 3-1 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 23-9 win-loss record in 2024, 5-3 on clay. In the previous 12 years, Zverev has a 170-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Alexander surrendered to Daniil Medvedev in the 4th round 6-2 7-6(3).

H2H Francisco Cerundolo vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 2nd time that Francisco Cerundolo and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Cerundolo (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Francisco Cerundolo may compete against Grigor Dimitrov. Their H2H is 1-0 for Grigor Dimitrov.

Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

28 - 9win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
LWLWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 28-9 18-4 9-4 0-0 1-1 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 23-6 record in 2024, 5-2 on clay. Talking about the previous 12 years, Medvedev has a 82-45 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Medvedev’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.

Last year in Internazionali BNL d’Italia Medvedev conquered the title after defeating Holger Rune 7-5 7-5.

H2H Francisco Cerundolo vs. Daniil Medvedev

There is no head to head record between Francisco Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Anyhow, Francisco Cerundolo could play Andrey Rublev. Their H2H record is 1-1.