[UPDATED R4]. Prediction, H2H of Grigor Dimitrov’s draw vs Nakashima, Ruud, Djokovic, Zverev to win the Miami

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

Grigor Dimitrov Stats info

Grigor Dimitrov is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Miami. Dimitrov has defeated Federico Cina 6-1 6-4 and Karen Khachanov 6-73 6-4 7-5 to reach the 4th round where he will face Brandon Nakashima.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Grigor Dimitrov’s projected draw together withhislikely opposition in Miami Open. The Bulgarian has a weak record (5-21) with the projected opposition.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Federico Cina (441) – 6-1 6-4
R3 – Karen Khachanov (23) – 6-73 6-4 7-5
R4 – Brandon Nakashima (32) – H2H 1-1
1/4 – Casper Ruud (6) – H2H 1-1
or Francisco Cerundolo (24) – H2H 1-0
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (5) – H2H 1-12
or Lorenzo Musetti (16) – H2H 2-1
Fin – Alexander Zverev (2) – H2H 2-7
or Taylor Fritz (4) – H2H 1-2
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R4 – Brandon Nakashima’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

12 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
31
High
31
LWWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 12-9 10-7 2-1 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 10-7 win-loss record in 2025, 10-6 on hard. In connection to the last 10 years, the American has a 118-75 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Nakashima won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Brandon’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Acapulco.

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

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Brandon Nakashima

This would be the 3rd time that Grigor Dimitrov and Brandon Nakashima square off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Nakashima on hard in major tournaments.

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

Head to head record 1-1

12 - 4win/loss in 2025

Rank
7
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 12-3 win-loss record in 2025, 6-2 on hard. During the previous 11 years, the Norwegian has a 112-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The Norwegian’s best result of this current year was reaching the final Dallas.

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

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 3rd time that Grigor Dimitrov and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Ruud on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Grigor Dimitrov could fight against Francisco Cerundolo. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Grigor Dimitrov.

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

Head to head 12-1 for Novak Djokovic

12 - 5win/loss in 2025

Rank
5
High
1
LWWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 12-5 12-5 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 9-4 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the last 22 years, the Serbian has a 550-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Novak won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Djokovic’s best achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .

Last year in Miami Open Novak didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Novak Djokovic

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

Alternatively, Grigor Dimitrov could fight against Lorenzo Musetti. Their head to head is 2-1 for Grigor Dimitrov.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 7-2 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 14-5 record in 2025, 11-3 on hard. During the previous 13 years, Zverev has a 213-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Alexander’s most significant result of this year was reaching the final at the Australian Open .

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

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Alexander Zverev

This contest would be 10th time that Grigor Dimitrov and Alexander Zverev clash against each other. The head to head is 7-2 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 4-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Grigor Dimitrov could square off with Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 2-1 for Taylor Fritz.