Alexei Popyrin is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. The Australian has defeated Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3 6-4 7-63 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alexei Popyrin’s projected draw includinghispresumable opposition at the U.S. Open. The Australian has a losing record (4-13) with the plausible opponents.
R2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alexei Popyrin
| 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 32-4 win-loss record in 2025, 13-1 on hard. In the last 8 years, Sinner has a 151-47 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jannik won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this year was conquering the competition 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 at the U.S. Open Sinner won the competition after beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 2nd time that Alexei Popyrin and Jannik Sinner face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Popyrin (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Denis Shapovalov
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26-22 | 14-11 | 2-5 | 9-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-25 | 9-10 | 5-6 | 16-6 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 13-13 | 6-6 | 3-3 | 0-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-26 | 22-12 | 4-4 | 7-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-23 | 11-11 | 7-6 | 4-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-15 | 8-6 | 5-2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-28 | 20-11 | 4-6 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-28 | 18-13 | 8-6 | 7-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Denis Shapovalov has a 20-16 record in 2025, 12-8 on hard. As for the previous 11 years, the Canadian has a 145-97 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this season was winning the tournament in Dallas where he overcame Casper Ruud in the final 7-6(5) 6-3, and in Los Cabos where he beat Aleksandar Kovacevic in the final 6-4 6-2.
Last year at the U.S. Open Shapovalov capitulated to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the 1st round 6-4 7-5 6-4.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Denis Shapovalov
This contest would be 2nd time that Alexei Popyrin and Denis Shapovalov play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shapovalov (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Alexei Popyrin could compete against Valentin Royer. Their H2H is 0-0.
R4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Tommy Paul
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29-13 | 13-6 | 12-4 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 45-20 | 17-12 | 10-4 | 8-2 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-29 | 29-13 | 5-6 | 3-5 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-27 | 21-12 | 2-6 | 9-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 12-12 | 9-7 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-14 | 12-6 | 5-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-16 | 22-7 | 12-4 | 5-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 40-20 | 28-15 | 0-0 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 28-12 win-loss record in 2025, 12-5 on hard. Regarding the previous 11 years, the American has a 204-118 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Paul’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the semifinal Adelaide, Dallas, Houston and Rome.
Last year at the U.S. Open Tommy surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the 4th round 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-1.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 6th time that Alexei Popyrin and Tommy Paul clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Paul (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Alexei Popyrin could compete against Alexander Bublik. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Alexei Popyrin.
1/4 – Lorenzo Musetti’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Lorenzo Musetti
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45-22 | 18-11 | 19-4 | 8-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-30 | 13-12 | 18-10 | 3-5 | 12-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 32-29 | 10-10 | 16-11 | 0-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 44-30 | 11-10 | 21-7 | 12-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-31 | 9-8 | 17-12 | 10-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 30-15 | 6-4 | 20-6 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-25 | 1-2 | 27-19 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Lorenzo Musetti has a 27-12 win-loss record in 2025, 8-7 on hard. In the course of the last 8 years, the Italian has a 58-53 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Musetti won 5 of his last 10 matches.
The Italian’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final Carlo.
Last year at the U.S. Open Musetti surrendered to Brandon Nakashima in the 3rd round 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-6(4).
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Lorenzo Musetti
This match would represent the 6th time that Alexei Popyrin and Lorenzo Musetti square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Musetti (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Alexei Popyrin may take on Flavio Cobolli. Their head to head is 0-0.
1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 9-6 | 6-3 | 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 44-16 win-loss record in 2025, 20-6 on hard. In connection to the last 13 years, the German has a 222-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the year was conquering the title in Munich where he beat Ben Shelton in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open Alexander was overcome by Taylor Fritz in the quarter 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 7-6(3).
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Alexander Zverev
This match would represent the 5th time that Alexei Popyrin and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Alexei Popyrin could square off with Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 2-1 for Alex De Minaur.
Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| 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 56-6 record in 2025, 18-4 on hard. Regarding the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 115-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this year was winning the tournament in Rotterdam where he defeated Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he overcame 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), in London where he overcame Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2, and in Cincinnati where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 5-0 ret..
Last year at the U.S. Open Carlos lost to Botic Van De Zandschulp in the 2nd round 6-1 7-5 6-4.
H2H Alexei Popyrin vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 2nd time that Alexei Popyrin and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Alexei Popyrin could fight against Taylor Fritz. Their H2H record is 1-1.
