Valentin Royer is starting his campaign in the draw in Shanghai. In the previous edition of this tournament, he beat Titouan Droguet 6-1 6-2, Billy Harris 7-6(2) 6-4 and Mariano Navone 3-6 6-4 6-4.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Valentin Royer’s projected draw andhisplausible opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. The French player has a weak record (2-5) with the plausible opposition.
R1 – Adolfo Daniel Vallejo’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47-23 | 10-7 | 35-14 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 50-28 | 1-4 | 49-24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-27 | 7-4 | 26-23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 30-25 | 6-8 | 24-17 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 23-17 | 17-8 | 4-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo has a 47-23 win-loss record in 2026, 10-7 on hard. Regarding the previous 7 years, the Paraguayan has a 41-31 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Paraguayan will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
The Paraguayan’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final the Itajai Challenger and the Concepcion Challenger.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Daniel Vallejo didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
There is no head to head record between Valentin Royer and Adolfo Daniel Vallejo since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R2 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Tommy Paul
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39-18 | 20-11 | 12-4 | 1-1 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Tommy Paul has a 39-18 record in 2026, 20-11 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Tommy has a 225-130 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the year was winning the title in Houston where he beat Roman Andres Burruchaga in the final 6-1 3-6 7-5.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Tommy didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 2nd time that Valentin Royer and Tommy Paul play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Paul (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Valentin Vacherot’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Valentin Royer
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23-16 | 13-12 | 6-4 | 4-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 45-24 | 18-9 | 24-12 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 34-13 | 19-3 | 15-9 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-32 | 6-4 | 49-25 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-22 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-14 | 36-8 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 12-6 | 4-1 | 8-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Valentin Vacherot has a 23-16 record in 2026, 13-12 on hard. As for the last 11 years, the Monegasque has a 137-59 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Valentin will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Valentin won the event after besting Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 6-3 6-3.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Valentin Vacherot
This contest would be 3rd time that Valentin Royer and Valentin Vacherot clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Royer (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Valentin Royer could fight against Sebastian Baez. Their head to head is 1-0 for Valentin Royer.
R4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32-4 | 26-3 | 5-1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Carlos Alcaraz has a 32-4 win-loss record in 2026, 26-3 on hard. In the last 9 years, the Spaniard has a 151-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this season was conquering the tournament at the Australian Open where he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5, in Doha where he beat Arthur Fils in the final 6-2 6-1, and in Tokyo where he overcame Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-6(4) 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Alcaraz didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 2nd time that Valentin Royer and Carlos Alcaraz fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Valentin Royer may take on Ignacio Buse. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Valentin Royer.
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41-17 | 30-9 | 5-4 | 0-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 41-23 | 20-12 | 6-4 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 41-17 win-loss record in 2026, 30-9 on hard. In the course of the last 14 years, Medvedev has a 297-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of the season was winning the tournament in Brisbane where he overcame Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-2 7-6(1), in Dubai where he overcame Tallon Griekspoor in the final w/o, and in Hangzhou where he overcame Andrey Rublev in the final 7-5 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Medvedev surrendered to Arthur Rinderknech in the semifinal 4-6 6-2 6-4.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Daniil Medvedev
This match would represent the 2nd time that Valentin Royer and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Valentin Royer may square off with Taylor Fritz. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Taylor Fritz.
1/2 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35-17 | 12-8 | 8-5 | 8-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 50-25 | 24-10 | 3-6 | 17-5 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-25 | 6-10 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 23-19 | 13-13 | 1-3 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 60-27 | 14-9 | 11-7 | 31-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-24 | 19-10 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-19 | 8-8 | 1-3 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-25 | 17-11 | 13-9 | 0-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 35-17 win-loss record in 2026, 12-8 on hard. As for the last 12 years, Felix has a 143-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this year was conquering the title in Montpellier where he beat Adrian Mannarino in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Canadian surrendered to Arthur Rinderknech in the quarter 6-3 6-4.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
There is no head to head record between Valentin Royer and Felix Auger-Aliassime since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Valentin Royer could face Arthur Fils. Their H2H is 1-0 for Arthur Fils.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58-15 | 26-8 | 20-4 | 3-1 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 57-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 9-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 69-21 | 29-10 | 23-6 | 11-3 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-27 | 22-13 | 20-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 58-15 record in 2026, 26-8 on hard. Regarding the last 14 years, Alexander has a 252-114 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the competition at the French Open where he defeated Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where he defeated Ben Shelton in the final 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the German was defeated by Arthur Rinderknech in the 3rd round 4-6 6-3 6-2.
H2H Valentin Royer vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 3rd time that Valentin Royer and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Valentin Royer could fight against Ben Shelton. Their H2H record is 0-0.
