Holger Rune is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. The Dane has defeated Daniel Evans 6-4 6-4 6-4 and Flavio Cobolli 6-4 6-3 3-6 3-6 7-67 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Jozef Kovalik.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Holger Rune’s projected draw together withhisplausible opponents at the French Open. Rune has a weak record (6-7) with the presumable opposition.
R3 – Jozef Kovalik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30-14 | 3-4 | 27-9 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 23-34 | 1-3 | 21-28 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-23 | 3-6 | 29-13 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 31-27 | 0-1 | 26-20 | 5-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-16 | 2-3 | 15-12 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-25 | 1-4 | 28-16 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-22 | 2-4 | 28-15 | 5-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 34-33 | 5-7 | 27-22 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Jozef Kovalik has a 24-11 win-loss record in 2024, 21-7 on clay. As for the last 16 years, Jozef has a 374-228 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Slovakian won 8 of his last 10 matches.
Kovalik’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final the Zadar Challenger, the Split Challenger and the Mauthausen Challenger.
Last year at the French Open Jozef was defeated by Tomas Barrios Vera in the qualifications 6-3 7-5.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Jozef Kovalik
There is no head to head record between Holger Rune and Jozef Kovalik since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Holger Rune
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39-11 | 18-6 | 16-4 | 0-0 | 5-1 | 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 30-9 record in 2024, 12-3 on clay. In connection to the previous 12 years, Alexander 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 the season was conquering the competition in Australia where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4, and in Rome where he defeated Nicolas Jarry in the final 6-4 7-5.
Last year at the French Open Zverev was overcome by Casper Ruud in the semifinal 6-3 6-4 6-0.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Alexander Zverev
This match would represent the 2nd time that Holger Rune and Alexander Zverev clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
However, Holger Rune could come up against Tallon Griekspoor. Their head to head is 2-0 for Tallon Griekspoor.
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30-9 | 18-4 | 9-4 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 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 26-7 record in 2024, 8-3 on clay. During 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.
Daniil’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Last year at the French Open Daniil lost to Thiago Seyboth Wild in the 1st round 7-6(5) 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Daniil Medvedev
This would be the 4th time that Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Holger Rune could come up against Alex De Minaur. Their head to head record is 2-2.
1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20-6 | 8-3 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 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 16-6 win-loss record in 2024, 8-3 on clay. In the course of the last 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 best achievement of the year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open , Carlo and Geneva.
Last year at the French Open Djokovic won the title after beating Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Novak Djokovic
This contest would be 6th time that Holger Rune and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Rune leads 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Holger Rune may square off with Casper Ruud. Their head to head record is 6-1 for Casper Ruud.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41-3 | 17-1 | 11-2 | 5-0 | 8-0 | 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. In 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 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 beat 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 at the French Open Sinner surrendered to Daniel Altmaier in the 2nd round 6-7(0) 7-6(7) 1-6 7-6(4) 7-5.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Jannik Sinner
This contest would be 5th time that Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner play each other. The head to head is 2-2 for Rune and Sinner (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Holger Rune may fight against Carlos Alcaraz. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Carlos Alcaraz.