Tomas Machac is 2 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. The Czech has defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 1-6 7-63 6-4, Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 6-2, Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-3 and Carlos Alcaraz 7-65 7-5 to reach the semifinal where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Tomas Machac’s projected draw withhislikely opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. The Czech has a negative record (1-2) against the likely opposition.
1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73-6 | 40-3 | 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 63-6 record in 2024, 38-3 on hard. During the last 7 years, Sinner has a 136-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jannik won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the season was winning the title at the Australian Open where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3, in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, in Miami where he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1, in Halle where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 7-6(8) 7-6(2), in Cincinnati where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-6(4) 6-2, and at the U.S. Open where he beat Taylor Fritz in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Sinner lost to Ben Shelton in the 4th round 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).
H2H Tomas Machac vs. Jannik Sinner
This would be the 2nd time that Tomas Machac and Jannik Sinner fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2017 | 32-8 | 10-3 | 12-4 | 2-0 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
Novak Djokovic has a 36-8 win-loss record in 2024, 14-4 on hard. In the last 21 years, the Serbian has a 540-87 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Novak will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the year was winning the competition in Paris where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Djokovic didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Tomas Machac vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 3rd time that Tomas Machac and Novak Djokovic clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Djokovic on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Tomas Machac could compete against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 1-0 for Taylor Fritz.
