Brandon Nakashima is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. The American has defeated Matteo Berrettini 7-64 7-5 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alexander Bublik.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Brandon Nakashima’s projected draw together withhisprojected opponents in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Nakashima has a unfavourable record (3-16) with the presumable opponents.
R3 – Alexander Bublik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29-20 | 12-6 | 8-8 | 4-3 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 48-24 | 12-11 | 23-6 | 8-6 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 25-25 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 6-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-30 | 3-12 | 7-9 | 9-7 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-27 | 5-8 | 2-6 | 17-8 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 35-30 | 14-12 | 4-6 | 10-8 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-17 | 3-6 | 4-5 | 8-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-31 | 20-13 | 2-4 | 14-9 | 8-5 | 0-0 |
Alexander Bublik has a 29-20 win-loss record in 2026, 12-6 on hard. In the last 13 years, Alexander has a 157-122 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Kazakhstani will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the season was conquering the title in Hong Kong where he beat Lorenzo Musetti in the final 7-6(2) 6-3.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Alexander was defeated by Valentin Vacherot in the 2nd round 3-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Alexander Bublik
There is no head to head record between Brandon Nakashima and Alexander Bublik since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
R4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59-15 | 27-8 | 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 59-15 record in 2026, 27-8 on hard. Regarding the last 14 years, Zverev has a 253-114 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current year was winning the title 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 Zverev capitulated to Arthur Rinderknech in the 3rd round 4-6 6-3 6-2.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 7th time that Brandon Nakashima and Alexander Zverev fight against each other. The head to head is 6-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Brandon Nakashima could come up against Quentin Halys. Their head to head is 1-0 for Brandon Nakashima.
1/4 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Brandon Nakashima
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-19 | 19-10 | 7-6 | 6-0 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 56-24 | 30-11 | 10-5 | 13-6 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 47-21 | 19-6 | 10-5 | 11-9 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Alex De Minaur has a 40-19 record in 2026, 19-10 on hard. Talking about the previous 12 years, Alex has a 220-107 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). De Minaur will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this year was winning the tournament in Rotterdam where he overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 6-3 6-2.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters De Minaur lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter 6-4 6-4.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Alex De Minaur
This match would represent the 5th time that Brandon Nakashima and Alex De Minaur clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Nakashima (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Brandon Nakashima could come up against Karen Khachanov. Their head to head is 1-0 for Karen Khachanov.
1/2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-16 | 21-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 40-24 | 23-9 | 7-5 | 4-6 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-26 | 22-13 | 8-4 | 8-5 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 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 40-16 win-loss record in 2026, 21-7 on hard. In the course of the last 6 years, Ben has a 110-54 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Shelton will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of the year was conquering the competition in Dallas where he overcame Taylor Fritz in the final 3-6 6-3 7-5, in Munich where he overcame Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-2 7-5, in Stuttgart where he overcame Taylor Fritz in the final 6-4 2-6 6-4, and in Montreal where he defeated Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Ben capitulated to David Goffin in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Ben Shelton
This would be the 7th time that Brandon Nakashima and Ben Shelton play each other. The head to head is 6-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 5-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Brandon Nakashima may come up against Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H is 8-1 for Frances Tiafoe.
Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-4 | 27-3 | 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 33-4 win-loss record in 2026, 27-3 on hard. Regarding the last 9 years, the Spaniard has a 152-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this season was winning the title at the Australian Open where he beat Novak Djokovic in the final 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5, in Doha where he defeated Arthur Fils in the final 6-2 6-1, and in Tokyo where he beat Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-6(4) 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Alcaraz didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 4th time that Brandon Nakashima and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima may take on Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H is 3-1 for Daniil Medvedev.
