Casper Ruud is starting his run in the draw in Tokyo. In the previous edition of this tournament, he bested Yosuke Watanuki 7-6(6) 6-3.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Casper Ruud’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opponents in Japan Open Tennis Championships. The Norwegian has a favorable record (13-6) against the plausible opponents.

R1 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 3-3

Jordan Thompson has a 31-21 record in 2024, 22-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, Thompson has a 263-168 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jordan won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the current season was winning the competition in Los Cabos where he beat Casper Ruud in the final 6-3 7-6(4).

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the Australian was defeated by Ben Shelton in the 2^nd round 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Jordan Thompson

This contest would be 7^th time that Casper Ruud and Jordan Thompson face off. The head to head is 3-3 for Ruud and Thompson (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Kei Nishikori’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Kei Nishikori has a 9-7 record in 2024, 4-3 on hard. In the course of the last 2 years, Nishikori has a 14-6 record on hard. The Japanese won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the Japanese didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Kei Nishikori

There is no head to head record between Casper Ruud and Kei Nishikori since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

On the other hand, Casper Ruud could play Marin Cilic. Their head to head record is 3-0 for Casper Ruud.

1/4 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-1 for Casper Ruud

Holger Rune has a 33-19 win-loss record in 2024, 16-9 on hard. In connection to the last 7 years, Holger has a 46-39 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Holger won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Holger’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the final Brisbane.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Rune didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Holger Rune

This would be the 8^th time that Casper Ruud and Holger Rune play each other. The head to head is 6-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Casper Ruud could come up against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H is 5-4 for Felix Auger-Aliassime.

1/2 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Casper Ruud

Taylor Fritz has a 45-18 record in 2024, 18-8 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Fritz has a 231-119 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the season was conquering the tournament in Delray Beach where he defeated Tommy Paul in the final 6-2 6-3, and in Eastbourne where he overcame Max Purcell in the final 6-4 6-3.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the American surrendered to Shintaro Mochizuki in the 2^nd round 0-6 6-4 7-6(2).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Taylor Fritz

This contest would be 4^th time that Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but Fritz has a winning record of 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Casper Ruud could square off with Ben Shelton. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Casper Ruud.

Final – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Casper Ruud

Hubert Hurkacz has a 40-17 win-loss record in 2024, 17-9 on hard. In the course of the last 11 years, Hubert has a 186-89 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Hurkacz won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the year was winning the title in Estoril where he defeated Pedro Martinez Portero in the final 6-3 6-4.

Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Hurkacz was defeated by Zhizhen Zhang in the 1^st round 3-6 6-4 7-6(4).

H2H Casper Ruud vs. Hubert Hurkacz

This contest would be 4^th time that Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but Hurkacz leads 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Casper Ruud could play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head record is 3-3.