Carlos Alcaraz is about to begin his bid in the draw in Cincinnati. In the previous edition of this tournament, he defeated Jordan Thompson 7-5 4-6 6-3, Tommy Paul 7-6(6) 6-7(0) 6-3, Max Purcell 4-6 6-3 6-4 and Hubert Hurkacz 2-6 7-6(4) 6-3. Carlos will try to conquer the title after he was the runner-up once in 2023.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Carlos Alcaraz’s projected draw andhisplausible opposition in Western & Southern Open. Carlos has a good record (17-5) with the likely opponents.
R2 – Gael Monfils’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25-21 | 15-11 | 3-6 | 2-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 16-15 | 8-8 | 2-4 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 14-7 | 13-5 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-17 | 8-7 | 2-4 | 7-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-7 | 7-3 | 0-3 | 9-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 37-19 | 17-7 | 6-4 | 13-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 34-20 | 8-6 | 10-10 | 11-2 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 20-14 | 11-6 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
Gael Monfils has a 19-17 win-loss record in 2024, 10-7 on hard. In the course of the last 21 years, the French player has a 245-136 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Monfils won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Gael’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the semifinal Doha and Mallorca.
Last year in Western & Southern Open the French player lost to Novak Djokovic in the 3rd round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Gael Monfils
This match would represent the 3rd time that Carlos Alcaraz and Gael Monfils play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45-23 | 21-11 | 11-6 | 10-4 | 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 30-16 win-loss record in 2024, 13-6 on hard. During the last 7 years, Rune has a 43-36 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Rune won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The Dane’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the final Brisbane.
Last year in Western & Southern Open the Dane reached the 2nd round in 2023 in Cincinnati before retiring against Mackenzie Mcdonald when he was 6-4 2-0 ret..
H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Holger Rune
This would be the 4th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Carlos Alcaraz could face Nuno Borges. Their head to head is 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz.
1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| 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 44-13 record in 2024, 18-5 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the Norwegian has a 103-66 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this current season was winning the tournament in Barcelona where he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 7-5 6-3, and in Geneva where he defeated Tomas Machac in the final 7-5 6-3.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Casper was defeated by Max Purcell in the 2nd round 6-4 3-6 6-4.
H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud
This contest would be 5th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud play each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Carlos Alcaraz could compete against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 6-0 for Carlos Alcaraz.
1/2 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40-19 | 17-10 | 14-4 | 4-3 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-24 | 23-11 | 5-5 | 13-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-21 | 18-9 | 9-4 | 9-6 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-23 | 22-9 | 1-4 | 8-7 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-13 | 8-5 | 3-3 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 36-27 | 23-11 | 7-7 | 2-6 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 52-30 | 22-15 | 16-4 | 9-6 | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| 2017 | 56-32 | 33-13 | 12-12 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 8-2 |
Hubert Hurkacz has a 36-15 win-loss record in 2024, 13-7 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, the Pole has a 182-87 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Hubert won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this year was conquering the title in Estoril where he overcame Pedro Martinez Portero in the final 6-3 6-4.
Last year in Western & Southern Open Hubert lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal 2-6 7-6(4) 6-3.
H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Hubert Hurkacz
This contest would be 4th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Hubert Hurkacz clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz may compete against Frances Tiafoe. Their head to head is 2-1 for Carlos Alcaraz.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-4 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70-6 | 40-3 | 11-2 | 10-0 | 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 45-5 win-loss record in 2024, 20-2 on hard. Regarding the last 7 years, Sinner has a 118-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this season was winning the competition 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 overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, in Miami where he beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1, and in Halle where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 7-6(8) 7-6(2).
Last year in Western & Southern Open Sinner lost to Dusan Lajovic in the 2nd round 6-4 7-6(4).
H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 11th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner play each other. The head to head is 6-4 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 3-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz may take on Alexander Zverev. Their head to head record is 7-5 for Alexander Zverev.