Holger Rune is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Cincinnati. Holger has defeated Roman Safiullin 7-5 7-65 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alex Michelsen.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Holger Rune’s projected draw includinghisplausible opposition in Cincinnati Open. Rune has a negative record (5-9) with the likely opposition.
R3 – Alex Michelsen’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29-27 | 14-13 | 6-5 | 4-5 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 45-34 | 26-14 | 4-9 | 8-5 | 7-6 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 61-27 | 30-13 | 4-3 | 19-7 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 23-10 | 14-8 | 0-1 | 9-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alex Michelsen has a 26-19 record in 2025, 14-9 on hard. In connection to the last 4 years, the American has a 84-44 record on hard. Michelsen won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Alex’s best result of this year was getting to the final the Estoril Challenger.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Michelsen surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the 2nd round 6-4 7-5.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Alex Michelsen
There is no head to head record between Holger Rune and Alex Michelsen since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R4 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26-23 | 13-13 | 11-7 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 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 a 23-17 record in 2025, 10-7 on hard. During the last 12 years, Tiafoe has a 189-129 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Francis won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Francis’s best result of this current season was getting to the final Houston.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Francis surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(4) 6-2.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Frances Tiafoe
This contest would be 2nd time that Holger Rune and Frances Tiafoe play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Holger Rune may fight against Ugo Humbert. Their H2H record is 4-0 for Holger Rune.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Taylor Fritz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53-23 | 31-12 | 3-4 | 6-5 | 13-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-23 | 23-10 | 15-7 | 6-4 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 54-24 | 35-11 | 11-6 | 5-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-21 | 24-8 | 5-3 | 9-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-22 | 20-13 | 4-5 | 8-3 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-16 | 11-9 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-30 | 17-14 | 12-8 | 4-5 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-28 | 29-12 | 6-5 | 5-6 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
Taylor Fritz has a 37-14 record in 2025, 20-7 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Fritz has a 256-128 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this year was winning the title in Australia where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-4 5-7 7-6(4), in Stuttgart where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(0), and in Eastbourne where he beat Jenson Brooksby in the final 7-5 6-1.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Taylor lost to Brandon Nakashima in the 1st round 6-4 4-6 7-6(4).
H2H Holger Rune vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 5th time that Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Holger Rune may square off with Lorenzo Sonego. Their H2H record is 3-0 for Holger Rune.
1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58-6 | 24-3 | 11-2 | 15-0 | 8-1 | 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 a 27-3 win-loss record in 2025, 8-0 on hard. As for the last 8 years, the Italian has a 146-46 record on hard (Click here
to see full career record). Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.His most significant result of the season was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, and at the Wimbledon where he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Sinner won the competition after beating Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 6th time that Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Holger Rune may square off with Tommy Paul. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71-9 | 28-4 | 22-1 | 10-3 | 11-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-13 | 22-5 | 17-4 | 7-3 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 65-12 | 26-6 | 25-3 | 2-3 | 12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 57-13 | 21-4 | 27-4 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 48-19 | 15-8 | 22-7 | 10-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 39-7 | 10-0 | 29-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-10 | 3-2 | 15-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Carlos Alcaraz has a 49-6 record in 2025, 11-4 on hard. In connection to the previous 8 years, Carlos has a 108-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the current year was winning the competition in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he beat Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0, in Rome where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2), and in London where he defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Carlos was defeated by Gael Monfils in the 2nd round 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 5th time that Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 2-2 for Rune and Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Holger Rune may take on Alexander Zverev. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Alexander Zverev.