[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Novak Djokovic’s draw vs Monfils, Arnaldi, Tiafoe, Dimitrov to win the Brisbane

Brisbane draw preview with H2H - Novak Djokovic may need to oust Gael Monfils, Matteo Arnaldi, Frances Tiafoe, Grigor Dimitrov to conquer the title in the Brisbane International.

Novak Djokovic Stats info

Novak Djokovic is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Brisbane. Djokovic has defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Gael Monfils.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw withhisprojected opposition in Brisbane International. Novak has a positive record (33-2) against the presumable opponents.

R1 – Rinky Hijikata (73) – 6-3 6-3
R2 – Gael Monfils (55) – H2H 19-1
1/4 – Matteo Arnaldi (37) – H2H 0-0
or Reilly Opelka (293) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Frances Tiafoe (18) – H2H 2-0
or Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (31) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Grigor Dimitrov (10) – H2H 12-1
or Jordan Thompson (26) – H2H 1-0
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R2 – Gael Monfils’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 19-1 for Novak Djokovic

1 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
52
High
6
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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

Gael Monfils has still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 he had a 25-21. 15-11 on hard. Regarding the last 22 years, Monfils has a 251-140 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Brisbane International Monfils didn’t play in this event.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Gael Monfils

This contest would be 21st time that Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils clash against each other. The head to head is 19-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 13-0 on hard in major tournaments.

1/4 – Matteo Arnaldi’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

1 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
38
High
30
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 29-26 17-13 10-9 1-2 1-2 0-0
2023 51-26 21-15 23-7 4-3 3-1 0-0
2022 50-35 9-3 37-20 4-11 0-1 0-0
2021 56-24 2-1 51-18 3-5 0-0 0-0
2020 17-9 16-4 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-1
2019 6-12 2-3 4-9 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 7-2 7-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Matteo Arnaldi has still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 he had a 29-26. 17-13 on hard. Talking about the last 8 years, Arnaldi has a 75-41 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Brisbane International Matteo was defeated by Roman Safiullin in the quarter 7-6(4) 6-2.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Matteo Arnaldi

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

Nevertheless, Novak Djokovic may fight against Reilly Opelka. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/2 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Novak Djokovic

1 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
17
High
10
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 33-27 21-13 5-6 4-5 3-3 0-0
2023 40-21 21-10 8-4 4-5 7-2 0-0
2022 35-25 19-11 8-6 5-5 3-3 0-0
2021 42-27 19-13 4-7 10-4 9-3 0-0
2020 19-15 7-9 6-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 23-27 13-13 4-5 5-6 1-3 0-0
2018 30-29 13-11 7-7 6-9 4-2 0-0

Frances Tiafoe has still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 he had a 33-27. 21-13 on hard. During the last 12 years, the American has a 180-122 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Brisbane International Francis didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Frances Tiafoe

This would be the 3rd time that Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Novak Djokovic could square off with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Their head to head record is 0-0.

Final – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 12-1 for Novak Djokovic

3 - 1win/loss in 2025

Rank
10
High
3
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Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 3-1 3-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 46-18 21-7 8-4 13-5 4-2 0-0
2023 43-21 16-10 10-5 10-4 7-2 0-0
2022 26-22 10-11 10-5 5-4 1-2 0-0
2021 24-18 18-10 3-5 2-2 1-1 0-0
2020 18-11 8-5 6-2 4-4 0-0 0-0
2019 24-21 12-10 7-6 5-3 0-2 0-0
2018 25-19 11-9 7-5 6-3 1-2 0-0

Grigor Dimitrov has a 2-0 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 19 years, Dimitrov has a 269-154 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year in Brisbane International Dimitrov conquered the title after defeating Holger Rune 7-6(5) 6-4.

H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This match would represent the 14th time that Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov face off. The head to head is 12-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Novak Djokovic could compete against Jordan Thompson. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Novak Djokovic.