Taro Daniel is about to begin his bid in the draw in Tokyo.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Taro Daniel’s projected draw withhislikely opposition in Rakuten Japan Open. The Japanese has a weak record (4-5) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
28 - 26win/loss in 2024
17
14
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 23-24 record in 2023, 16-13 on hard. During the last 3 years, Ben has a 39-25 record on hard. The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the semifinal the Cagliari Challenger and at the U.S. Open .
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Shelton didn’t play in this event.
H2H Taro Daniel vs. Ben Shelton
This match would represent the 2nd time that Taro Daniel and Ben Shelton clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
R2 – Jordan Thompson’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Taro Daniel
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. Regarding the previous 12 years, the Australian has a 241-156 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jordan won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Thompson’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final the Rome Challenger, the Gwangju Challenger and Hertogenbosch.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Thompson didn’t play in this event.
H2H Taro Daniel vs. Jordan Thompson
This match would represent the 4th time that Taro Daniel and Jordan Thompson fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Daniel (see full H2H stats), 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Tommy Paul
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 record in 2023, 28-12 on hard. During the last 9 years, Tommy has a 174-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Tommy’s most significant result of the season was getting to the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Paul didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Taro Daniel vs. Tommy Paul
This match would represent the 4th time that Taro Daniel and Tommy Paul play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Paul (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Taro Daniel may take on Mackenzie Mcdonald. Their head to head record is 3-2 for Taro Daniel.
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 win-loss record in 2023, 11-11 on hard. In connection to the previous 9 years, the Norwegian has a 84-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the current season was winning the tournament in Estoril where he beat Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the Norwegian capitulated to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.
H2H Taro Daniel vs. Casper Ruud
This would be the 3rd time that Taro Daniel and Casper Ruud play each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Daniel on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Taro Daniel could fight against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
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. Talking about the previous 10 years, Fritz has a 212-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this year 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 beat Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-0 5-7 6-2, and in Atlanta where he beat Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Taylor won the event after besting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Taro Daniel vs. Taylor Fritz
There is no head to head record between Taro Daniel and Taylor Fritz since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Alternatively, Taro Daniel could square off with Hubert Hurkacz. Their head to head is 1-0 for Hubert Hurkacz.
