Jakub Mensik is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. Jakub has defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Francisco Cerundolo.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Jakub Mensik’s projected draw withhislikely opponents in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Jakub has a negative record (4-8) against the likely opposition.
R3 – Francisco Cerundolo’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Francisco Cerundolo
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36-19 | 14-9 | 15-8 | 2-1 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 38-25 | 12-8 | 21-11 | 5-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 35-31 | 5-10 | 21-13 | 9-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 39-26 | 10-10 | 19-12 | 4-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 36-28 | 7-8 | 25-10 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 44-24 | 3-2 | 39-21 | 0-0 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 36-11 | 5-0 | 31-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 58-21 | 3-2 | 55-18 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Francisco Cerundolo has a 36-19 record in 2026, 14-9 on hard. As for the last 11 years, Francisco has a 59-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Argentine will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of the current season was winning the competition in Buenos Aires where he beat Luciano Darderi in the final 6-4 6-2, and in London where he beat Tommy Paul in the final 6-7(4) 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Francisco capitulated to Zizou Bergs in the 3rd round 7-6(1) 6-3.
H2H Jakub Mensik vs. Francisco Cerundolo
This contest would be 4th time that Jakub Mensik and Francisco Cerundolo face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Cerundolo (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Jakub Mensik
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40-17 | 21-8 | 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 record in 2026, 21-7 on hard. In connection to the last 6 years, Ben has a 110-54 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 achievement of the year was winning the competition in Dallas where he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final 3-6 6-3 7-5, in Munich where he defeated Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-2 7-5, in Stuttgart where he beat Taylor Fritz in the final 6-4 2-6 6-4, and in Montreal where he overcame Brandon Nakashima in the final 6-3 7-6(4).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Ben was defeated by David Goffin in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Jakub Mensik vs. Ben Shelton
This match would represent the 6th time that Jakub Mensik and Ben Shelton square off. The head to head is 3-2 for Mensik (see full H2H stats), but Shelton has a winning record of 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Jakub Mensik could take on Arthur Gea. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/4 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44-18 | 27-11 | 7-4 | 1-1 | 9-2 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Frances Tiafoe has a 44-18 win-loss record in 2026, 27-11 on hard. In connection to the last 13 years, Tiafoe has a 219-146 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Francis will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this current year was winning the title in Halle where he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final 6-4 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Tiafoe surrendered to Yannick Hanfmann in the 2nd round 6-7(9) 6-2 6-1.
H2H Jakub Mensik vs. Frances Tiafoe
This match would represent the 3rd time that Jakub Mensik and Frances Tiafoe face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Mensik and Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Jakub Mensik could square off with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Their H2H is 5-1 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 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. In the last 14 years, Alexander has a 253-114 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alexander will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current season 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 Alexander lost to Arthur Rinderknech in the 3rd round 4-6 6-3 6-2.
H2H Jakub Mensik vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 3rd time that Jakub Mensik and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Jakub Mensik may take on Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 5-1 for Alex De Minaur.
Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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. In the course of the last 9 years, the Spaniard has a 152-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the current season was winning the competition at the Australian Open where he defeated 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 overcame Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-6(4) 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Spaniard didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Jakub Mensik vs. Carlos Alcaraz
There is no head to head record between Jakub Mensik and Carlos Alcaraz since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Jakub Mensik may take on Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H is 0-0.
