[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Jordan Thompson’s draw vs Shelton, Paul, Ruud, Fritz to win the Tokyo

Tokyo draw preview with H2H - Jordan Thompson may need to defeat Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz to conquer the tournament in the Rakuten Japan Open.

Jordan Thompson Stats info

Jordan Thompson is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. Jordan has defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Ben Shelton.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Jordan Thompson’s projected draw together withhislikely opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Thompson has a losing record (3-5) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Alexander Zverev (9) – 6-3 6-4
R2 – Ben Shelton (19) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Tommy Paul (12) – H2H 1-0
or Mackenzie Mcdonald (37) – H2H 1-1
1/2 – Casper Ruud (8) – H2H 2-2
or Felix Auger-Aliassime (17) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Taylor Fritz (10) – H2H 0-2
or Alex De Minaur (13) – H2H 1-4
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R2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton

28 - 26win/loss in 2024

Rank
17
High
13
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 24-24 win-loss record in 2023, 17-13 on hard. Talking about the previous 3 years, Shelton has a 40-25 record on hard. Shelton won 8 of his last 10 matches.

The American’s best achievement of the 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 tournament.

H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Ben Shelton

This would be the 2nd time that Jordan Thompson and Ben Shelton 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 1-0 for Jordan Thompson

46 - 29win/loss in 2024

Rank
13
High
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 previous 9 years, the American has a 174-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 4 of his last 10 matches.

The American’s best result of this season was reaching the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Tommy Paul

This match would represent the 2nd time that Jordan Thompson and Tommy Paul face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Thompson (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

However, Jordan Thompson may face Mackenzie Mcdonald. Their head to head is 1-1.

1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 2-2

37 - 23win/loss in 2024

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 36-20 win-loss record in 2023, 12-11 on hard. As for the last 9 years, Casper has a 85-60 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this year was winning the title in Estoril where he overcame Miomir Kecmanovic in the final 6-2 7-6(3).

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Casper lost to Jaume Antoni Munar Clar in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Casper Ruud

This contest would be 5th time that Jordan Thompson and Casper Ruud fight against each other. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Ruud on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Jordan Thompson may fight against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Taylor Fritz

54 - 24win/loss in 2024

Rank
10
High
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 52-21 win-loss record in 2023, 35-10 on hard. In the last 10 years, Fritz has a 213-110 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current 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 defeated Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.

Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Taylor conquered the title after downing Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).

H2H Jordan Thompson vs. Taylor Fritz

This match would represent the 3rd time that Jordan Thompson and Taylor Fritz square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Jordan Thompson could compete against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H is 4-1 for Alex De Minaur.