Jordan Thompson is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. Jordan has defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Ben Shelton.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Jordan Thompson’s projected draw together withhislikely opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Thompson has a losing record (3-5) with the likely opponents.
R2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
28 - 26win/loss in 2024
17
13
| 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 24-24 win-loss record in 2023, 17-13 on hard. Talking about the previous 3 years, Shelton has a 40-25 record on hard. Shelton won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal the Cagliari Challenger and at the U.S. Open .
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Shelton didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Ben Shelton
This would be the 2nd time that Jordan Thompson and Ben Shelton clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Jordan Thompson
46 - 29win/loss in 2024
13
12
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2017 | 48-24 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 28-28 | 9-14 | 18-9 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 43-26 record in 2023, 28-12 on hard. During the previous 9 years, the American has a 174-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 4 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best result of this season was reaching the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Tommy Paul
This match would represent the 2nd time that Jordan Thompson and Tommy Paul face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Thompson (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
However, Jordan Thompson may face Mackenzie Mcdonald. Their head to head is 1-1.
1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
37 - 23win/loss in 2024
11
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 36-20 win-loss record in 2023, 12-11 on hard. As for the last 9 years, Casper has a 85-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this year was winning the title in Estoril where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Casper lost to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Casper Ruud
This contest would be 5th time that Jordan Thompson and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Ruud on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Jordan Thompson may fight against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Taylor Fritz
54 - 24win/loss in 2024
10
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 52-21 win-loss record in 2023, 35-10 on hard. In the last 10 years, Fritz has a 213-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this current year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), in Delray Beach where he beat Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he defeated Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Taylor conquered the title after downing Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 3rd time that Jordan Thompson and Taylor Fritz square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Jordan Thompson could compete against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 4-1 for Alex De Minaur.
