Novak Djokovic is 4 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Novak has defeated Learner Tien 6-1 7-63 6-2, Zachary Svajda 6-75 6-3 6-3 6-1 and Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-74 6-2 6-3 to reach the 4th round where he will face Jan-Lennard Struff.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opponents at the U.S. Open. Djokovic has a positive record (26-9) against the presumable opponents.
R4 – Jan-Lennard Struff’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 7-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27-30 | 7-11 | 5-8 | 12-8 | 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 17-22 win-loss record in 2025, 7-9 on hard. Regarding the last 16 years, Jan-Lennard has a 104-112 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Last year at the U.S. Open Struff was defeated by Laslo Djere in the 1st round 6-7(7) 6-1 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff
This would be the 8th time that Novak Djokovic and Jan-Lennard Struff clash against each other. The head to head is 7-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 10-0 for Novak Djokovic
| 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 41-15 record in 2025, 24-8 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Taylor has a 260-129 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the season was conquering the title in Australia where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-4 5-7 7-6(4), in Stuttgart where he beat 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 at the U.S. Open the American lost to Jannik Sinner in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 11th time that Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz fight against each other. The head to head is 10-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Novak Djokovic may face Tomas Machac. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Novak Djokovic.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-3 for Novak Djokovic
| 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 57-6 win-loss record in 2025, 19-4 on hard. As for the last 8 years, Alcaraz has a 116-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 9 matches winning streak.
His best result of the season 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 defeated 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 overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2), in London where he defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2, and in Cincinnati where he defeated 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 Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 9th time that Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. The head to head is 5-3 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Novak Djokovic may compete against Jiri Lehecka. Their head to head is 2-0 for Novak Djokovic.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-4 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 34-4 record in 2025, 15-1 on hard. As for the previous 8 years, Jannik has a 153-47 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian 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 Sinner conquered the competition after beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 6-4 7-5.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 11th time that Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner play each other. The head to head is 6-4 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Novak Djokovic may come up against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Novak Djokovic.