Ben Shelton is starting his campaign in the draw in Tokyo.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Shelton has a positive record (4-3) against the presumable opponents.
R1 – Taro Daniel’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
45 - 30win/loss in 2024
75
58
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45-30 | 34-16 | 7-10 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 43-29 | 27-17 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-25 | 5-7 | 21-15 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-15 | 9-9 | 3-5 | 6-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 31-35 | 15-14 | 14-19 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 34-29 | 14-13 | 16-8 | 2-6 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 42-31 | 20-11 | 22-16 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 32-29 | 6-9 | 25-16 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Taro Daniel has a 33-27 record in 2023, 22-13 on hard. During the last 14 years, the Japanese has a 173-134 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Japanese won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Daniel lost to Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the 1st round 7-5 7-5.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel
This would be the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Taro Daniel face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
41 - 28win/loss in 2024
55
32
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41-28 | 22-15 | 0-3 | 7-4 | 12-6 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-26 | 18-14 | 2-6 | 8-1 | 12-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 23-25 | 10-11 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 9-5 | 2-2 |
| 2020 | 12-13 | 6-6 | 1-2 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 31-24 | 14-14 | 9-5 | 2-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-29 | 32-15 | 6-5 | 8-2 | 3-6 | 4-1 |
| 2017 | 36-29 | 24-16 | 6-6 | 0-2 | 6-5 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 49-27 | 30-16 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
Jordan Thompson has a 40-24 record in 2023, 22-14 on hard. As for the previous 12 years, Jordan has a 241-156 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jordan won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Thompson’s most significant result of this season was reaching the final the Rome Challenger, the Gwangju Challenger and Hertogenbosch.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Jordan didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jordan Thompson
This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Jordan Thompson clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
46 - 29win/loss in 2024
13
12
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2018 | 40-20 | 28-15 | 0-0 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 48-24 | 27-12 | 18-8 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 28-28 | 9-14 | 18-9 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 43-26 win-loss record in 2023, 28-12 on hard. In the course of the previous 9 years, Tommy has a 174-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Tommy’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Tommy didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul
This match would represent the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul face off. The head to head is 1-1 for Shelton and Paul (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Ben Shelton could compete against Mackenzie Mcdonald. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.
1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
37 - 23win/loss in 2024
11
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 35-20 record in 2023, 11-11 on hard. In the last 9 years, Casper has a 84-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this current year was winning the competition in Estoril where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Ruud was defeated by Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud
This contest would be 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud face off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Shelton on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Ben Shelton may fight against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Taylor Fritz
54 - 24win/loss in 2024
10
5
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54-24 | 35-11 | 11-6 | 5-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-21 | 24-8 | 5-3 | 9-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-22 | 20-13 | 4-5 | 8-3 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-16 | 11-9 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-30 | 17-14 | 12-8 | 4-5 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-28 | 29-12 | 6-5 | 5-6 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 39-26 | 24-16 | 0-0 | 10-5 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 35-29 | 26-16 | 1-4 | 7-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
Taylor Fritz has a 51-21 win-loss record in 2023, 34-10 on hard. In the course of the previous 10 years, the American has a 212-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the season was winning the title in Australia where he beat Matteo Berrettini in the final 7-6(4) 7-6(6), in Delray Beach where he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he defeated Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American conquered the title after ousting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Ben Shelton could take on Hubert Hurkacz. Their head to head is 0-0.
