[UPDATED R2]. Prediction, H2H of Ben Shelton’s draw vs Arnaldi, Ruud, Rune, De Minaur to win the Acapulco

Acapulco draw preview with H2H - Ben Shelton may need to overcome Matteo Arnaldi, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Alex De Minaur to conquer the event in the Abierto Mexicano Telcel.

Ben Shelton Stats info

Ben Shelton is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Acapulco. Ben has defeated Daniel Evans 2-6 7-5 7-65 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Matteo Arnaldi.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw withhislikely opposition in Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Shelton has a losing record (1-2) with the likely opposition.

R1 – Daniel Evans (41) – 2-6 7-5 7-65
R2 – Matteo Arnaldi (42) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Casper Ruud (11) – H2H 1-1
or Dusan Lajovic (55) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Holger Rune (7) – H2H 0-1
or Frances Tiafoe (16) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Alex De Minaur (9) – H2H 0-0
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (12) – H2H 0-1
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R2 – Matteo Arnaldi’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

20 - 16win/loss in 2024

Rank
35
High
34
LLWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 20-16 10-8 9-6 0-0 1-2 0-0
2023 51-26 21-15 23-7 4-3 3-1 0-0
2022 50-35 9-3 37-20 4-11 0-1 0-0
2021 56-24 2-1 51-18 3-5 0-0 0-0
2020 17-9 16-4 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-1
2019 6-12 2-3 4-9 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 7-2 7-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Matteo Arnaldi has a 6-5 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the course of the previous 7 years, Arnaldi has a 63-33 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Matteo won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Matteo didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Matteo Arnaldi

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Matteo Arnaldi since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

40 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
8
High
2
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 40-11 17-5 21-5 1-0 1-1 0-0
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

Casper Ruud has a 10-2 record in 2024, 9-2 on hard. Talking about the previous 10 years, Casper has a 94-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Norwegian won 8 of his last 10 matches.

Ruud’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final Los Cabos.

Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Casper surrendered to Taro Daniel in the 2nd round 7-5 2-6 7-6(5).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud

This would be the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Shelton on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Ben Shelton may come up against Dusan Lajovic. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/2 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Holger Rune

25 - 13win/loss in 2024

Rank
15
High
4
WWWLLWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 25-13 10-5 9-5 3-2 3-1 0-0
2023 44-24 10-10 16-4 11-8 7-2 0-0
2022 50-27 8-9 21-11 21-4 0-3 0-0
2021 73-29 11-5 41-17 21-7 0-0 0-0
2020 32-16 1-3 28-11 3-2 0-0 0-0
2019 6-10 0-3 5-6 1-1 0-0 0-0
2018 1-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0

Holger Rune has a 9-4 record in 2024, 6-2 on hard. In connection to the last 7 years, Rune has a 36-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Rune won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The Dane’s most significant result of the current year was getting to the final Brisbane.

Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Holger surrendered to Alex De Minaur in the semifinal 3-6 7-5 6-2.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Holger Rune

This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Holger Rune square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Ben Shelton could square off with Frances Tiafoe. Their head to head is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.

Final – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

36 - 12win/loss in 2024

Rank
9
High
7
WWWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 36-12 15-5 10-5 4-1 7-1 0-0
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

Alex De Minaur has a 11-4 win-loss record in 2024, 7-3 on hard. In the last 10 years, Alex has a 159-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alex won 7 of his last 10 matches.

The Australian’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the final Rotterdam.

Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Alex conquered the title after defeating Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-1.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alex De Minaur

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Alex De Minaur since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

On the other hand, Ben Shelton could compete against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.