[UPDATED R3]. Prediction, H2H of Karen Khachanov’s draw vs Dimitrov, Nakashima, Ruud, Djokovic, Zverev to win the Miami

Miami draw preview with H2H - Karen Khachanov may need to topple Grigor Dimitrov, Brandon Nakashima, Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev to conquer the tournament in the Miami Open.

Karen Khachanov Stats info

Karen Khachanov is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Miami. Khachanov has defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-63 6-0 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw includinghispresumable opposition in Miami Open. The Russian has a negative record (5-20) with the projected opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Nick Kyrgios (892) – 7-63 6-0
R3 – Grigor Dimitrov (15) – H2H 1-4
R4 – Brandon Nakashima (32) – H2H 1-0
or David Goffin (55) – H2H 1-4
1/4 – Casper Ruud (6) – H2H 0-2
or Tommy Paul (13) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (5) – H2H 1-9
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (10) – H2H 1-9
Fin – Alexander Zverev (2) – H2H 2-5
or Taylor Fritz (4) – H2H 2-0
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R3 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-1 for Grigor Dimitrov

9 - 5win/loss in 2025

Rank
15
High
3
WWWWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 9-5 9-5 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 6-5 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In the last 19 years, the Bulgarian has a 273-159 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Grigor won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Dimitrov’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal Brisbane.

Last year in Miami Open the Bulgarian was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the final 6-3 6-1.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This contest would be 6th time that Karen Khachanov and Grigor Dimitrov clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Dimitrov (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R4 – Brandon Nakashima’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Karen Khachanov

10 - 8win/loss in 2025

Rank
32
High
32
LWWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 10-8 10-7 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0
2024 61-32 24-12 13-7 15-8 9-5 0-0
2023 21-26 9-15 3-4 8-3 1-4 0-0
2022 41-26 17-13 5-5 9-4 10-4 0-0
2021 45-25 17-10 4-7 20-5 4-3 0-0
2020 28-14 19-6 4-4 5-3 0-0 0-1
2019 18-9 11-6 0-0 7-3 0-0 0-0
2018 9-5 9-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Brandon Nakashima has a 9-7 win-loss record in 2025, 9-6 on hard. Talking about the previous 10 years, Brandon has a 117-75 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Nakashima won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Nakashima’s most significant result of this year was getting to the semifinal Acapulco.

Last year in Miami Open the American lost to Alejandro Tabilo in the 1st round 6-4 3-6 6-3.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Brandon Nakashima

This match would represent the 2nd time that Karen Khachanov and Brandon Nakashima clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Karen Khachanov could compete against David Goffin. Their H2H is 4-1 for David Goffin.

1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Casper Ruud

12 - 4win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
2
LWWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 12-4 6-3 0-0 6-1 0-0 0-0
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

Casper Ruud has a 11-3 win-loss record in 2025, 5-2 on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, Casper has a 111-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The Norwegian’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final Dallas.

Last year in Miami Open the Norwegian was defeated by Nicolas Jarry in the 4th round 7-6(3) 6-3.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Casper Ruud

This match would represent the 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Karen Khachanov may fight against Tommy Paul. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Tommy Paul.

1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 9-1 for Novak Djokovic

10 - 4win/loss in 2025

Rank
5
High
1
WWWLLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 10-4 10-4 0-0 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 8-4 record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 22 years, the Serbian has a 549-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Novak won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Novak’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .

Last year in Miami Open the Serbian didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Novak Djokovic

This would be the 11th time that Karen Khachanov and Novak Djokovic play each other. The head to head is 9-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Karen Khachanov could come up against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 9-1 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 5-2 for Alexander Zverev

14 - 6win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
2
LWWLLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 14-6 11-4 3-2 0-0 0-0 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 13-5 win-loss record in 2025, 10-3 on hard. In connection to the previous 13 years, Alexander has a 212-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Alexander’s best result of this current year was reaching the final at the Australian Open .

Last year in Miami Open Alexander was defeated by Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinal 6-4 6-7(4) 6-4.

H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 8th time that Karen Khachanov and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 5-2 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Karen Khachanov could compete against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Karen Khachanov.