HOUSTON DRAW. Colton Smith’s prediction with Duckworth next. H2H and rankings

Houston draw - Colton Smith. See the draw preview and prediction with James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, Tommy Paul, Alejandro Tabilo, Frances Tiafoe in the US Men's Clay Court Championship.

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Colton Smith is about to go ahead with his run in the draw in Houston.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Colton Smith’s projected draw includinghislikely opponents in US Men’s Clay Court Championship. Smith has no record with the likely opponents.

R1 – James Duckworth (89) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Jordan Thompson (35) – H2H 0-0
or Ethan Quinn (130) – H2H 1-0
1/4 – Tommy Paul (13) – H2H 0-0
or Cristian Garin (133) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Alejandro Tabilo (32) – H2H 0-0
or Aleksandar Kovacevic (79) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Frances Tiafoe (17) – H2H 0-0
or Brandon Nakashima (33) – H2H 0-0
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R1 – James Duckworth’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

46 - 34win/loss in 2025

Rank
86
High
46
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 46-34 25-20 6-4 10-4 5-6 0-0
2024 42-29 23-14 2-3 7-7 10-5 0-0
2023 51-28 43-21 1-3 5-2 2-2 0-0
2022 24-27 20-18 0-2 0-1 4-6 0-0
2021 36-24 15-9 1-2 12-9 8-4 0-0
2020 11-10 9-4 1-2 1-4 0-0 0-0
2019 52-26 39-17 8-4 1-2 4-3 0-0
2018 19-15 15-10 4-2 0-1 0-2 0-0

James Duckworth has a 10-10 record in 2025, but he has not played as yet on clay. James won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Australian’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the final the Morelia Challenger.

Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship James was defeated by Frances Tiafoe in the 2nd round 6-2 6-7(4) 7-5.

H2H Colton Smith vs. James Duckworth

There is no head to head record between Colton Smith and James Duckworth since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

R2 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

16 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
108
High
26
LWWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 16-18 7-10 2-3 3-2 4-3 0-0
2024 35-24 23-13 3-5 5-3 4-3 0-0
2023 41-28 22-15 0-3 7-4 12-6 0-0
2022 40-26 18-14 2-6 8-1 12-5 0-0
2021 23-25 10-11 2-6 0-1 9-5 2-2
2020 12-13 6-6 1-2 5-5 0-0 0-0
2019 31-24 14-14 9-5 2-1 6-4 0-0
2018 53-29 32-15 6-5 8-2 3-6 4-1

Jordan Thompson has a 5-4 win-loss record in 2025, but he has not competed so far on clay.

Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Jordan was overcome by Frances Tiafoe in the quarter 7-6(8) 6-4.

H2H Colton Smith vs. Jordan Thompson

There is no head to head record between Colton Smith and Jordan Thompson since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Yet, Colton Smith could square off with Ethan Quinn. Their head to head is 1-0 for Colton Smith.

1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

29 - 13win/loss in 2025

Rank
20
High
8
LWWLWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 29-13 13-6 12-4 3-1 1-2 0-0
2024 45-20 17-12 10-4 8-2 10-2 0-0
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

Tommy Paul has a 13-5 record in 2025, but he has not played hitherto on clay. The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The American’s most significant achievement of this current year was getting to the semifinal Adelaide and Dallas.

Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the American didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Colton Smith vs. Tommy Paul

There is no head to head record between Colton Smith and Tommy Paul since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Yet, Colton Smith could compete against Cristian Garin. Their H2H is 0-0.

1/2 – Alejandro Tabilo’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

27 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
81
High
19
LWLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 27-23 20-13 6-7 1-3 0-0 0-0
2024 38-27 13-8 15-10 3-7 7-2 0-0
2023 52-26 13-5 39-19 0-1 0-1 0-0
2022 33-22 7-6 23-11 0-1 3-4 0-0
2021 38-30 13-9 22-15 1-3 2-3 0-0
2020 19-11 5-2 11-6 3-3 0-0 0-0
2019 50-29 8-8 33-19 9-2 0-0 0-0
2018 39-20 14-5 24-14 1-1 0-0 0-0

Alejandro Tabilo has a 2-8 win-loss record in 2025, 0-3 on clay. In the course of the last 10 years, Tabilo has a 204-127 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Tabilo won 2 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the Chilean didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Colton Smith vs. Alejandro Tabilo

There is no head to head record between Colton Smith and Alejandro Tabilo since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Nevertheless, Colton Smith may play Aleksandar Kovacevic. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

26 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
30
High
10
LLLLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 26-23 13-13 11-7 1-1 1-2 0-0
2024 33-27 21-13 5-6 4-5 3-3 0-0
2023 40-21 21-10 8-4 4-5 7-2 0-0
2022 35-25 19-11 8-6 5-5 3-3 0-0
2021 42-27 19-13 4-7 10-4 9-3 0-0
2020 19-15 7-9 6-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 23-27 13-13 4-5 5-6 1-3 0-0
2018 30-29 13-11 7-7 6-9 4-2 0-0

Frances Tiafoe has a 6-6 win-loss record in 2025, but he has not played yet on clay. Francis won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the American was overcome by Ben Shelton in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.

H2H Colton Smith vs. Frances Tiafoe

There is no head to head record between Colton Smith and Frances Tiafoe since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

Yet, Colton Smith may take on Brandon Nakashima. Their head to head is 0-0.