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

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

Brandon Nakashima Stats info

Brandon Nakashima is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Miami. The American has defeated Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 4-6 6-3 and David Goffin 6-3 6-75 6-3 to reach the 4th round where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Brandon Nakashima’s projected draw includinghislikely opponents in Miami Open. The American has a weak record (1-5) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Roberto Carballes Baena (53) – 6-4 4-6 6-3
R3 – David Goffin (55) – 6-3 6-75 6-3
R4 – Grigor Dimitrov (15) – H2H 1-1
1/4 – Casper Ruud (6) – H2H 0-1
or Francisco Cerundolo (24) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Novak Djokovic (5) – H2H 0-0
or Lorenzo Musetti (16) – H2H 1-1
Fin – Alexander Zverev (2) – H2H 0-3
or Taylor Fritz (4) – H2H 1-2
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R4 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

7 - 5win/loss in 2025

Rank
15
High
3
WWLWWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 7-5 7-5 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 7-5 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 19 years, Grigor has a 274-159 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Dimitrov won 5 of his last 10 matches.

The Bulgarian’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Brisbane.

Last year in Miami Open Grigor lost to Jannik Sinner in the final 6-3 6-1.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This would be the 3rd time that Brandon Nakashima and Grigor Dimitrov 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 1-0 for Casper Ruud

12 - 3win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
2
WWLWLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 12-3 6-2 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 last 11 years, Ruud has a 112-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 8 of his last 10 matches.

Ruud’s most significant result of the current year was reaching the final Dallas.

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

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Casper Ruud

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

Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima could come up against Francisco Cerundolo. Their H2H is 1-0 for Francisco Cerundolo.

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

Head to head record 0-0

9 - 4win/loss in 2025

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

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

Last year in Miami Open Novak didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Novak Djokovic

There is no head to head record between Brandon Nakashima and Novak Djokovic since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima may take on Lorenzo Musetti. Their H2H is 1-1.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Alexander Zverev

14 - 5win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
2
WWLLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 14-5 11-3 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 last 13 years, Alexander has a 213-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The German’s most significant achievement of this current year was getting to 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 Brandon Nakashima vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 4th time that Brandon Nakashima and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Brandon Nakashima could compete against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 2-1 for Taylor Fritz.