Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. Alejandro has defeated Jenson Brooksby 6-1 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Frances Tiafoe.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s projected draw includinghisprojected opponents in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Davidovich Fokina has a weak record (10-13) with the plausible opposition.
R3 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Frances Tiafoe
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44-19 | 27-12 | 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 record in 2026, 27-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, Tiafoe has a 219-146 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tiafoe will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best result of this year was conquering the tournament in Halle where he beat Taylor Fritz in the final 6-4 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Francis surrendered to Yannick Hanfmann in the 2nd round 6-7(9) 6-2 6-1.
H2H Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Frances Tiafoe
This match would represent the 5th time that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Frances Tiafoe fight against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
R4 – Hubert Hurkacz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-2 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35-22 | 23-12 | 8-5 | 0-2 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | 15-11 | 4-5 | 7-4 | 3-2 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 40-19 | 17-10 | 14-4 | 4-3 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 47-24 | 23-11 | 5-5 | 13-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-21 | 18-9 | 9-4 | 9-6 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-23 | 22-9 | 1-4 | 8-7 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-13 | 8-5 | 3-3 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 36-27 | 23-11 | 7-7 | 2-6 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
Hubert Hurkacz has a 34-21 record in 2026, 22-11 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, Hurkacz has a 212-106 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Hubert 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 Australia where he beat Stan Wawrinka in the final 6-3 3-6 6-3, and the Cancun Challenger where he defeated Sebastian Baez in the final 4-6 6-0 6-3.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Hubert didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Hubert Hurkacz
This match would represent the 8th time that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Hubert Hurkacz clash against each other. The head to head is 5-2 for Davidovich Fokina (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina may face Yi Zhou. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
| 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 the course of the previous 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 achievement of the current year was conquering 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 the American was defeated by David Goffin in the 2nd round 6-2 6-4.
H2H Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Ben Shelton
This would be the 4th time that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Ben Shelton fight against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Davidovich Fokina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina could fight against Jakub Mensik. Their H2H record is 5-1 for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-1 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62-15 | 30-8 | 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 win-loss record in 2026, 27-8 on hard. Talking about the previous 14 years, Alexander 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 most significant achievement of the year was winning the title at the French Open where he overcame Flavio Cobolli in the final 6-1 4-6 6-4 6-7(5) 6-1, and at the U.S. Open where he beat 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 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 8th time that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 6-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina could play Alex De Minaur. Their H2H record is 4-3 for Alex De Minaur.
Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33-5 | 27-4 | 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. Talking about the previous 9 years, Alcaraz 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 most significant achievement of the year was conquering the tournament at the Australian Open where he overcame 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 Carlos didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 3rd time that Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Carlos Alcaraz face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina may take on Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H record is 6-1 for Daniil Medvedev.
