Frances Tiafoe is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Tiafoe has defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 7-66 6-3 and Martin Damm 6-4 7-5 6-78 7-5 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Jan-Lennard Struff.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Frances Tiafoe’s projected draw andhisplausible opponents at the U.S. Open. The American has a losing record (5-16) against the projected opposition.
R3 – Jan-Lennard Struff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Frances Tiafoe
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27-29 | 7-11 | 5-8 | 12-7 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 30-21 | 4-8 | 15-5 | 5-6 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 45-24 | 21-9 | 14-7 | 5-6 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 23-22 | 3-10 | 7-4 | 12-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 26-30 | 8-11 | 11-8 | 6-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-15 | 10-6 | 1-3 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 35-30 | 11-12 | 11-7 | 7-8 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 27-27 | 7-9 | 12-9 | 6-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Jan-Lennard Struff has a 16-22 record in 2025, 6-9 on hard. In the previous 16 years, Struff has a 103-112 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jan-Lennard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.
Last year at the U.S. Open Struff lost to Laslo Djere in the 1st round 6-7(7) 6-1 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Jan-Lennard Struff
This would be the 4th time that Frances Tiafoe and Jan-Lennard Struff clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39-11 | 21-7 | 9-3 | 4-0 | 5-1 | 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 28-9 win-loss record in 2025, 14-5 on hard. Regarding the last 22 years, the Serbian has a 555-93 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the current season was winning the competition in Geneva where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(2).
Last year at the U.S. Open Djokovic was defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the 3rd round 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 3rd time that Frances Tiafoe and Novak Djokovic fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Frances Tiafoe could fight against Cameron Norrie. Their H2H is 2-2.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-1 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 40-15 record in 2025, 23-8 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Fritz has a 259-129 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the year was conquering the tournament in Australia where he beat 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 overcame Jenson Brooksby in the final 7-5 6-1.
Last year at the U.S. Open Taylor surrendered to Jannik Sinner in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 9th time that Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 7-1 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 6-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Frances Tiafoe may come up against Tomas Machac. Their H2H record is 1-1.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 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. Talking about the last 8 years, the Spaniard has a 115-29 record on hard (Click here
to see full career record). Alcaraz will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.His best achievement of the current year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he defeated Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0, in Rome where he overcame 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 beat Jannik Sinner in the final 5-0 ret..
Last year at the U.S. Open Alcaraz was overcome by Botic Van De Zandschulp in the 2nd round 6-1 7-5 6-4.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 4th time that Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Frances Tiafoe could play Ben Shelton. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Ben Shelton.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 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 33-4 win-loss record in 2025, 14-1 on hard. Talking about the last 8 years, Sinner has a 152-47 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this year was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where he beat Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, and at the Wimbledon where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Last year at the U.S. Open the Italian conquered the title after beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 6th time that Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Frances Tiafoe could play Alexander Zverev. Their head to head is 8-1 for Alexander Zverev.