AUCKLAND DRAW. Ben Shelton’s prediction with Baez next. H2H and rankings

Auckland draw - Ben Shelton. See the draw preview and prediction with Sebastian Baez, Alex Molcan, Diego Schwartzman, Cameron Norrie, Casper Ruud in the ASB Classic.

Ben Shelton Stats info

Ben Shelton is about to commence his bid in the draw in Auckland.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw alongsidehisplausible opponents in ASB Classic. Shelton has a neutral record (1-1) against the likely opponents.

R1 – Sebastian Baez (41) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Alex Molcan (54) – H2H 0-0
or Quentin Halys (64) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Diego Schwartzman (25) – H2H 0-0
or Jenson Brooksby (48) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Cameron Norrie (12) – H2H 0-1
or Marcos Giron (60) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Casper Ruud (3) – H2H 1-0
or John Isner (42) – H2H 0-1
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R1 – Sebastian Baez’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

33 - 27win/loss in 2025

Rank
28
High
18
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 33-27 9-7 22-13 1-5 1-2 0-0
2022 35-32 6-12 27-12 0-6 2-2 0-0
2021 56-16 2-1 52-12 2-2 0-1 0-0
2020 28-13 10-3 18-9 0-1 0-0 0-0
2019 46-20 0-0 46-20 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 11-7 1-1 10-6 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 5-2 0-0 5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 6-4 0-0 6-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Sebastian Baez has a 0-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. As for the previous 4 years, Sebastian has a 18-17 record on hard.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Sebastian Baez

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Sebastian Baez since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R2 – Alex Molcan’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

26 - 27win/loss in 2025

Rank
119
High
38
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 26-27 10-8 13-13 3-5 0-1 0-0
2022 29-24 7-8 18-9 1-4 3-3 0-0
2021 65-24 8-3 42-14 13-6 2-1 0-0
2020 6-11 2-3 0-2 4-6 0-0 0-0
2019 29-24 2-2 20-18 7-4 0-0 0-0
2018 22-7 0-0 22-4 0-2 0-0 0-1
2017 30-18 13-5 17-13 0-0 0-0 0-0
2016 28-18 16-6 12-11 0-1 0-0 0-0

Alex Molcan has a 0-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, Alex has a 56-33 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alex Molcan

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Alex Molcan since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Anyhow, Ben Shelton could face Quentin Halys. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Diego Schwartzman’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

16 - 28win/loss in 2025

Rank
114
High
8
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 16-28 10-13 4-12 0-1 2-2 0-0
2022 31-26 9-7 21-10 0-6 1-3 0-0
2021 38-23 18-10 12-8 6-4 2-1 0-0
2020 25-15 5-6 15-4 5-5 0-0 0-0
2019 42-26 18-10 15-9 5-5 4-2 0-0
2018 33-26 9-10 20-9 3-5 1-2 0-0
2017 39-28 15-10 17-12 7-4 0-2 0-0
2016 34-24 8-11 22-9 4-2 0-2 0-0

Diego Schwartzman has still to play a match in 2023. In 2022 he had a 31-26. 9-7 on hard.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Diego Schwartzman

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Diego Schwartzman since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Yet, Ben Shelton could fight against Jenson Brooksby. Their H2H record is 0-0.

1/2 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Cameron Norrie

36 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
18
High
8
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 36-25 14-12 18-7 1-4 3-2 0-0
2022 49-26 26-11 11-5 6-7 6-3 0-0
2021 56-25 25-11 16-5 9-7 6-2 0-0
2020 14-15 9-8 1-3 4-4 0-0 0-0
2019 31-28 19-13 7-9 3-3 2-3 0-0
2018 32-31 20-15 7-7 3-5 2-4 0-0
2017 38-16 32-8 0-0 4-3 2-5 0-0
2016 32-11 27-7 0-0 5-4 0-0 0-0

Cameron Norrie has a 3-0 win-loss record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. In connection to the previous 11 years, Norrie has a 203-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Cameron Norrie

This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Cameron Norrie face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Norrie (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Ben Shelton may fight against Marcos Giron. Their head to head is 0-0.

Final – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton

37 - 23win/loss in 2025

Rank
11
High
2
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 37-23 12-12 22-8 2-2 1-1 0-0
2022 51-22 18-8 25-7 7-5 1-2 0-0
2021 57-17 16-6 28-5 11-4 2-2 0-0
2020 22-13 4-5 17-6 1-2 0-0 0-0
2019 44-31 8-10 27-13 9-7 0-1 0-0
2018 43-29 19-9 19-18 5-1 0-1 0-0
2017 30-32 3-6 22-23 5-3 0-0 0-0
2016 56-19 5-4 46-13 5-2 0-0 0-0

Casper Ruud has a 1-1 record in 2023, he played all matches on hard. As for the last 9 years, the Norwegian has a 74-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Ben Shelton could compete against John Isner. Their head to head record is 1-0 for John Isner.