MONTE-CARLO DRAW. Grigor Dimitrov’s prediction with Shelton next. H2H and rankings

Monte-Carlo draw - Grigor Dimitrov. See the draw preview and prediction with Ben Shelton, Emil Ruusuvuori, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic in the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.

Grigor Dimitrov Stats info

Grigor Dimitrov is about to kick off his run in the draw in Monte-Carlo. In the previous edition of this tournament, he conquered Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-3 2-0 ret., Dusan Lajovic 4-6 6-3 6-2, Casper Ruud 6-3 7-5 and Hubert Hurkacz 6-4 3-6 7-6(2).

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Grigor Dimitrov’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opposition in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Grigor has a weak record (3-18) with the likely opposition.

R1 – Ben Shelton (39) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Emil Ruusuvuori (38) – H2H 0-0
or Jiri Lehecka (42) – H2H 1-1
R3 – Taylor Fritz (10) – H2H 0-1
or Stan Wawrinka (90) – H2H 5-7
1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas (3) – H2H 1-6
or Benjamin Bonzi (48) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Casper Ruud (4) – H2H 1-1
or Andrey Rublev (6) – H2H 3-3
Fin – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 1-10
or Daniil Medvedev (5) – H2H 2-5
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R1 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

28 - 26win/loss in 2025

Rank
17
High
5
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 28-26 21-13 4-8 1-2 2-3 0-0
2022 40-11 16-9 0-0 24-2 0-0 0-0
2021 18-7 7-3 5-2 6-2 0-0 0-0

Ben Shelton has a 7-8 win-loss record in 2023, 1-1 on clay. In connection to the previous 1 years, the American has a 1-1 record on clay. Ben won 4 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the American didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Ben Shelton

There is no head to head record between Grigor Dimitrov and Ben Shelton since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R2 – Emil Ruusuvuori’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

31 - 30win/loss in 2025

Rank
69
High
37
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 31-30 13-11 6-7 9-8 3-4 0-0
2022 41-32 15-12 10-9 10-7 6-4 0-0
2021 30-26 21-12 1-5 6-6 2-3 0-0
2020 27-15 11-5 0-2 16-8 0-0 0-0
2019 56-18 23-5 8-9 24-2 0-1 1-1
2018 50-24 23-10 11-7 16-7 0-0 0-0
2017 18-6 5-1 2-2 11-2 0-0 0-1
2016 5-4 0-0 3-3 2-1 0-0 0-0

Emil Ruusuvuori has a 13-11 record in 2023, 1-1 on clay. In the previous 10 years, Emil has a 40-43 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Ruusuvuori won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Ruusuvuori lost to Jannik Sinner in the 2nd round 7-5 6-3.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Emil Ruusuvuori

There is no head to head record between Grigor Dimitrov and Emil Ruusuvuori since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Notwithstanding, Grigor Dimitrov could face Jiri Lehecka. Their H2H record is 1-1.

R3 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Taylor Fritz

54 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
10
High
4
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
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
2017 39-26 24-16 0-0 10-5 5-5 0-0
2016 35-29 26-16 1-4 7-5 1-4 0-0

Taylor Fritz has a 20-6 win-loss record in 2023, but he has not played until now on clay. The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the current year was winning the tournament in Australia where he beat Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), and in Delray Beach where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2.

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the American was overcome by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter 2-6 6-4 6-3.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Taylor Fritz

This match would represent the 2nd time that Grigor Dimitrov and Taylor Fritz play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Grigor Dimitrov could come up against Stan Wawrinka. Their head to head is 7-5 for Stan Wawrinka.

1/4 – Stefanos Tsitsipas’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-1 for Stefanos Tsitsipas

51 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
6
High
3
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 51-24 19-9 17-5 11-6 4-4 0-0
2022 61-24 18-8 17-4 18-9 8-3 0-0
2021 55-19 26-8 23-5 6-5 0-1 0-0
2020 29-14 11-6 11-3 7-5 0-0 0-0
2019 54-25 22-12 15-5 15-5 2-3 0-0
2018 56-30 19-13 15-6 16-8 6-3 0-0
2017 57-31 14-8 25-12 14-8 4-3 0-0
2016 49-18 16-7 30-6 1-3 0-0 2-2

Stefanos Tsitsipas has a 14-4 record in 2023, but he has not competed until now on clay. Tsitsipas won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Stefanos’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the final at the Australian Open .

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters the Greek won the competition after defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 7-6(3).

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

This match would represent the 8th time that Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas play each other. The head to head is 6-1 for Tsitsipas (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Grigor Dimitrov could come up against Benjamin Bonzi. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

37 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
11
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
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
2017 30-32 3-6 22-23 5-3 0-0 0-0
2016 56-19 5-4 46-13 5-2 0-0 0-0

Casper Ruud has a 9-6 win-loss record in 2023, 4-0 on clay. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Norwegian has a 194-87 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the year was conquering the tournament in Estoril where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Ruud lost to Grigor Dimitrov in the 3rd round 6-3 7-5.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Casper Ruud

This match would represent the 3rd time that Grigor Dimitrov and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Dimitrov on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Grigor Dimitrov may come up against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head record is 3-3.

Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 10-1 for Novak Djokovic

56 - 7win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
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
2017 32-8 10-3 12-4 2-0 8-1 0-0
2016 65-9 39-4 16-2 8-2 2-1 0-0

Novak Djokovic has a 15-1 win-loss record in 2023, but he has not competed as yet on clay. Djokovic won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this season was conquering the title in Adelaide where he overcame Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4, and at the Australian Open where he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).

Last year in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Novak lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the 2nd round 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1.

H2H Grigor Dimitrov vs. Novak Djokovic

This match would represent the 12th time that Grigor Dimitrov and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 10-1 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on clay in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Grigor Dimitrov could come up against Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head is 5-2 for Daniil Medvedev.