AUSTRALIAN OPEN DRAW. Carlos Alcaraz’s prediction with Shevchenko next. H2H and rankings

Australian Open draw - Carlos Alcaraz. See the draw preview and prediction with Alexander Shevchenko, Yoshihito Nishioka, Jordan Thompson, Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz Stats info

Carlos Alcaraz is starting his run in the draw at the Australian Open. The previous year at the Australian Open, Carlos lost in the quarter to Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-3 6-72 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, he bested Richard Gasquet 7-6(5) 6-1 6-2, Lorenzo Sonego 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 7-6(3), Juncheng Shang 6-1 6-1 1-0 ret. and Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 6-4 6-0.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Carlos Alcaraz’s projected draw andhisprojected opposition at the Australian Open. Carlos has a favorable record (20-17) against the presumable opponents.

R1 – Alexander Shevchenko (72) – H2H 1-0
R2 – Yoshihito Nishioka (63) – H2H 1-0
or Aziz Dougaz (230) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Jordan Thompson (27) – H2H 1-0
or Nuno Borges (36) – H2H 1-0
R4 – Jack Draper (15) – H2H 2-1
or Sebastian Korda (22) – H2H 4-1
1/4 – Novak Djokovic (7) – H2H 3-4
or Grigor Dimitrov (10) – H2H 3-2
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (2) – H2H 5-8
or Casper Ruud (6) – H2H 4-1
Fin – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 7-4
or Taylor Fritz (4) – H2H 2-0
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R1 – Alexander Shevchenko’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

20 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
97
High
45
LLWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 20-23 3-7 16-14 1-1 0-1 0-0
2024 22-35 8-13 6-12 7-7 1-3 0-0
2023 45-34 16-15 19-13 10-5 0-1 0-0
2022 50-33 2-4 41-23 7-6 0-0 0-0
2021 49-27 8-4 33-17 8-6 0-0 0-0
2020 24-8 13-4 11-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 32-22 1-1 30-20 1-1 0-0 0-0
2018 30-12 0-0 30-12 0-0 0-0 0-0

Alexander Shevchenko has a 2-2 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 8 years, the Kazakhstani has a 50-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

The Kazakhstani’s best result of the current year was getting to the semifinal Australia.

Last year at the Australian Open Shevchenko lost to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3 6-1.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Shevchenko

This contest would be 2nd time that Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Shevchenko play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

R2 – Yoshihito Nishioka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

9 - 10win/loss in 2025

Rank
78
High
24
LLLLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 9-10 5-4 0-2 4-1 0-3 0-0
2024 29-24 17-15 6-7 1-0 5-2 0-0
2023 23-22 14-15 5-5 4-1 0-1 0-0
2022 44-25 25-13 2-5 17-6 0-1 0-0
2021 19-26 5-11 8-7 5-5 1-3 0-0
2020 16-13 10-6 2-4 4-3 0-0 0-0
2019 30-24 20-13 4-6 6-4 0-1 0-0
2018 40-23 32-14 5-4 3-3 0-2 0-0

Yoshihito Nishioka has a 3-2 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 15 years, the Japanese has a 241-151 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Yoshihito lost to Holger Rune in the 1st round 6-2 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Yoshihito Nishioka

This match would represent the 2nd time that Carlos Alcaraz and Yoshihito Nishioka face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz could square off with Aziz Dougaz. Their H2H record is 0-0.

R3 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

8 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
45
High
26
LLWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 8-9 5-4 2-3 0-0 1-2 0-0
2024 35-24 23-13 3-5 5-3 4-3 0-0
2023 41-28 22-15 0-3 7-4 12-6 0-0
2022 40-26 18-14 2-6 8-1 12-5 0-0
2021 23-25 10-11 2-6 0-1 9-5 2-2
2020 12-13 6-6 1-2 5-5 0-0 0-0
2019 31-24 14-14 9-5 2-1 6-4 0-0
2018 53-29 32-15 6-5 8-2 3-6 4-1

Jordan Thompson has a 2-1 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 14 years, Jordan has a 266-171 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Thompson capitulated to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2nd round 4-6 7-6(6) 6-2 7-6(4).

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jordan Thompson

This contest would be 2nd time that Carlos Alcaraz and Jordan Thompson clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz could compete against Nuno Borges. Their head to head is 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz.

R4 – Jack Draper’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Carlos Alcaraz

28 - 8win/loss in 2025

Rank
4
High
4
LWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 28-8 13-3 12-4 0-0 3-1 0-0
2024 39-22 19-10 5-7 7-3 8-2 0-0
2023 34-15 15-8 3-3 16-4 0-0 0-0
2022 46-19 12-6 2-2 26-7 6-4 0-0
2021 18-16 6-6 7-5 3-2 2-2 0-1
2020 17-6 2-1 0-0 14-4 0-0 1-1
2019 41-17 30-10 0-0 10-4 1-3 0-0
2018 31-9 21-2 7-2 3-3 0-2 0-0

Jack Draper has still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 he had a 39-22. 19-10 on hard.

Last year at the Australian Open Jack was overcome by Tommy Paul in the 2nd round 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-5.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jack Draper

This match would represent the 4th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz could take on Sebastian Korda. Their H2H is 4-1 for Carlos Alcaraz.

1/4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Novak Djokovic

21 - 8win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
1
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 21-8 12-5 9-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2024 37-9 15-5 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

Novak Djokovic has a 2-1 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the last 22 years, Novak has a 543-89 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Novak lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal 6-1 6-2 6-7(6) 6-3.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic

This match would represent the 8th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Carlos Alcaraz could play Grigor Dimitrov. Their H2H record is 3-2 for Carlos Alcaraz.

1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 8-5 for Alexander Zverev

35 - 13win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
2
LWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 35-13 11-4 18-7 0-0 6-2 0-0
2024 69-21 29-10 23-6 11-3 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

Alexander Zverev has a 3-0 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 13 years, Zverev has a 207-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Last year at the Australian Open Zverev lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal 5-7 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 6-3.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 14th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 8-5 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 4-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Carlos Alcaraz could play Casper Ruud. Their H2H record is 4-1 for Carlos Alcaraz.

Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-4 for Carlos Alcaraz

19 - 3win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 19-3 7-0 11-2 0-0 1-1 0-0
2024 73-8 40-5 11-2 13-0 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 still to play a match in 2025. In 2024 he had a 73-6. 40-3 on hard.

Last year at the Australian Open the Italian conquered the event after downing Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3.

H2H Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner

This would be the 12th time that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner square off. The head to head is 7-4 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 4-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Carlos Alcaraz could come up against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz.