Zhizhen Zhang is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. Zhang has defeated Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 6-4 7-64 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Aslan Karatsev.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Zhizhen Zhang’s projected draw alongsidehislikely opposition in Rakuten Japan Open. The Chinese has a positive record (2-1) with the plausible opponents.
R2 – Aslan Karatsev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
32 - 22win/loss in 2024
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32-22 | 13-10 | 14-5 | 2-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 18-31 | 8-9 | 5-9 | 4-10 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 37-20 | 23-9 | 9-6 | 4-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 36-11 | 7-4 | 17-2 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-27 | 7-3 | 16-12 | 10-11 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 63-22 | 47-9 | 12-9 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 20-18 | 13-8 | 2-6 | 5-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 24-25 | 6-8 | 11-11 | 7-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Aslan Karatsev has a 29-20 win-loss record in 2023, 10-9 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, the Russian has a 153-85 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Aslan won 6 of his last 10 matches.
The Russian’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal Pune, Madrid and Zhuhai.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Aslan didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Zhizhen Zhang vs. Aslan Karatsev
This would be the 3rd time that Zhizhen Zhang and Aslan Karatsev clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Zhang and Karatsev (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
46 - 26win/loss in 2024
12
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| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-30 | 24-13 | 9-9 | 5-4 | 13-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 37-28 | 21-11 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 8-5 | 4-3 |
| 2016 | 52-20 | 21-9 | 20-7 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 7-1 |
Alex De Minaur has a 40-22 record in 2023, 25-11 on hard. In the previous 9 years, the Australian has a 151-79 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). De Minaur won 6 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the year was winning the title in Acapulco where he defeated Tommy Paul in the final 3-6 6-4 6-1.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open De Minaur surrendered to Soon-Woo Kwon in the 1st round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Zhizhen Zhang vs. Alex De Minaur
There is no head to head record between Zhizhen Zhang and Alex De Minaur since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Zhizhen Zhang may square off with Diego Schwartzman. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Zhizhen Zhang
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 52-21 win-loss record in 2023, 35-10 on hard. As for the previous 10 years, the American 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 the year was winning the competition in Australia where he overcame 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 beat Aleksandar Vukic in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American won the title after besting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
H2H Zhizhen Zhang vs. Taylor Fritz
This contest would be 2nd time that Zhizhen Zhang and Taylor Fritz face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zhang (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Zhizhen Zhang may face Alexei Popyrin. Their head to head record is 3-0 for Alexei Popyrin.
Final – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
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 44-26 win-loss record in 2023, 29-12 on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Paul has a 175-100 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 4 of his last 10 matches.
Paul’s best result of the current year was reaching the final Acapulco, the Aix En Provence Challenger and Eastbourne.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Tommy didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Zhizhen Zhang vs. Tommy Paul
There is no head to head record between Zhizhen Zhang and Tommy Paul since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Alternatively, Zhizhen Zhang could take on Felix Auger-Aliassime. Their head to head record is 0-0.
