[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Jozef Kovalik’s draw vs Rune, Zverev, Medvedev, Djokovic, Sinner to win the French Open

French Open draw preview with H2H - Jozef Kovalik may need to beat Holger Rune, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner to conquer the event in the French Open.

Jozef Kovalik Stats info

Jozef Kovalik is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Kovalik has defeated Marcos Giron 7-63 6-4 3-6 7-65 and Karen Khachanov 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Holger Rune.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Jozef Kovalik’s projected draw withhislikely opponents at the French Open. Kovalik has a unfavourable record (0-2) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Marcos Giron (50) – 7-63 6-4 3-6 7-65
R2 – Karen Khachanov (18) – 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
R3 – Holger Rune (13) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Alexander Zverev (4) – H2H 0-0
or Tallon Griekspoor (25) – H2H 1-1
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev (5) – H2H 0-2
or Alex De Minaur (11) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-0
or Casper Ruud (7) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Jannik Sinner (2) – H2H 0-0
or Carlos Alcaraz (3) – H2H 0-0
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R3 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

35 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
14
High
4
WWLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 35-19 18-9 11-6 3-2 3-2 0-0
2023 44-24 10-10 16-4 11-8 7-2 0-0
2022 50-27 8-9 21-11 21-4 0-3 0-0
2021 73-29 11-5 41-17 21-7 0-0 0-0
2020 32-16 1-3 28-11 3-2 0-0 0-0
2019 6-10 0-3 5-6 1-1 0-0 0-0
2018 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0

Holger Rune has a 21-11 record in 2024, 8-4 on clay. In the course of the previous 7 years, Rune has a 119-53 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Holger won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Rune’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final Brisbane.

Last year at the French Open the Dane was defeated by Casper Ruud in the quarter 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Holger Rune

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Holger Rune since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

57 - 18win/loss in 2024

Rank
2
High
2
WLLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 57-18 27-9 23-6 1-1 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 30-9 record in 2024, 12-3 on clay. As for the previous 12 years, Zverev has a 177-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.

His most significant achievement of this current season was conquering the competition in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4, and in Rome where he overcame Nicolas Jarry in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year at the French Open Alexander lost to Casper Ruud in the semifinal 6-3 6-4 6-0.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Alexander Zverev

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Alexander Zverev since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Notwithstanding, Jozef Kovalik could play Tallon Griekspoor. Their H2H record is 1-1.

1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Daniil Medvedev

41 - 16win/loss in 2024

Rank
5
High
1
WWLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-16 24-7 11-5 0-2 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 26-7 win-loss record in 2024, 8-3 on clay. In the course of the previous 12 years, the Russian has a 85-46 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Medvedev’s best result of the year was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.

Last year at the French Open the Russian capitulated to Thiago Seyboth Wild in the 1st round 7-6(5) 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Daniil Medvedev

This would be the 3rd time that Jozef Kovalik and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Jozef Kovalik could come up against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

32 - 8win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
1
WLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 32-8 10-4 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 16-6 record in 2024, 8-3 on clay. As for the previous 21 years, Novak has a 333-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Serbian’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open , Carlo and Geneva.

Last year at the French Open Novak won the tournament after beating Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Novak Djokovic

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Novak Djokovic since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Alternatively, Jozef Kovalik could face Casper Ruud. Their head to head is 0-0.

Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

57 - 5win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 57-5 32-2 11-2 5-0 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 31-2 record in 2024, 9-1 on clay. During the previous 7 years, Sinner has a 83-37 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jannik will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.

His best result of the season was winning the title at the Australian Open where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3, in Rotterdam where he overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, and in Miami where he overcame Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1.

Last year at the French Open the Italian was overcome by Daniel Altmaier in the 2nd round 6-7(0) 7-6(7) 1-6 7-6(4) 7-5.

H2H Jozef Kovalik vs. Jannik Sinner

There is no head to head record between Jozef Kovalik and Jannik Sinner since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Nevertheless, Jozef Kovalik may play Carlos Alcaraz. Their H2H record is 0-0.