Tommy Paul is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. The American has defeated Daniel Altmaier 3-6 6-1 6-3 and Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter where he will face Ben Shelton.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Tommy Paul’s projected draw includinghislikely opponents in Rakuten Japan Open. Paul has a weak record (1-7) against the projected opponents.
1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
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 25-24 win-loss record in 2023, 18-13 on hard. In the course of the previous 3 years, Ben has a 41-25 record on hard. Ben won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal the Cagliari Challenger and at the U.S. Open .
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open the American didn’t play in this event.
H2H Tommy Paul vs. Ben Shelton
This would be the 3rd time that Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Paul and Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
1/2 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Felix Auger-Aliassime
23 - 19win/loss in 2024
29
6
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23-19 | 13-13 | 1-3 | 9-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 60-27 | 14-9 | 11-7 | 31-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-24 | 19-10 | 4-6 | 5-5 | 10-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-19 | 8-8 | 1-3 | 14-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-25 | 17-11 | 13-9 | 0-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 41-28 | 18-9 | 21-14 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 53-20 | 7-7 | 36-8 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 20-13 | 1-5 | 16-6 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 17-17 win-loss record in 2023, 13-12 on hard. Regarding the previous 9 years, Auger-Aliassime has a 101-72 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 4 of his last 10 matches.
The Canadian’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the semifinal Doha.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open Felix didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Tommy Paul vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
This contest would be 2nd time that Tommy Paul and Felix Auger-Aliassime fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Auger-Aliassime (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Tommy Paul may square off with Marcos Giron. Their head to head record is 3-2 for Marcos Giron.
Final – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-0 for Alex De Minaur
46 - 26win/loss in 2024
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7
| 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 41-22 record in 2023, 26-11 on hard. Talking about the previous 9 years, De Minaur has a 152-79 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 current season was conquering the title in Acapulco where he overcame Tommy Paul in the final 3-6 6-4 6-1.
Last year in Rakuten Japan Open De Minaur was overcome by Soon-Woo Kwon in the 1st round 6-3 6-2.
H2H Tommy Paul vs. Alex De Minaur
This contest would be 6th time that Tommy Paul and Alex De Minaur play each other. The head to head is 5-0 for De Minaur (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Tommy Paul may face Alexei Popyrin. Their H2H is 2-1 for Tommy Paul.
