Matteo Arnaldi is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Acapulco. Arnaldi has defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Ben Shelton.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Matteo Arnaldi’s projected draw includinghisplausible opponents in Abierto Mexicano Telcel. The Italian has a neutral record (1-1) against the presumable opponents.
R2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23-15 | 9-6 | 8-4 | 2-1 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 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 7-4 record in 2024, 5-3 on hard. During the previous 4 years, the American has a 49-28 record on hard. Shelton won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best achievement of the current season was getting to the semifinal Auckland and Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the American lost to Holger Rune in the 1st round 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2.
H2H Matteo Arnaldi vs. Ben Shelton
There is no head to head record between Matteo Arnaldi and Ben Shelton since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
1/4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Matteo Arnaldi
| 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 win-loss record in 2024, 9-2 on hard. In the course of the previous 10 years, Casper has a 94-63 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The Norwegian’s most significant result of this year was getting to the final Los Cabos.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Ruud capitulated to Taro Daniel in the 2nd round 7-5 2-6 7-6(5).
H2H Matteo Arnaldi vs. Casper Ruud
This contest would be 2nd time that Matteo Arnaldi and Casper Ruud clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Arnaldi (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Matteo Arnaldi could play Dusan Lajovic. Their H2H record is 0-0.
1/2 – Holger Rune’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 the previous 7 years, Holger has a 36-32 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Dane won 6 of his last 10 matches.
The Dane’s best achievement of the year was reaching the final Brisbane.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Holger lost to Alex De Minaur in the semifinal 3-6 7-5 6-2.
H2H Matteo Arnaldi vs. Holger Rune
There is no head to head record between Matteo Arnaldi and Holger Rune since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Matteo Arnaldi may play Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H record is 0-0.
Final – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alex De Minaur
| 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 record in 2024, 7-3 on hard. As for the previous 10 years, Alex has a 159-83 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). De Minaur won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Alex’s most significant result of this season was getting to the final Rotterdam.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Alex won the competition after defeating Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-1.
H2H Matteo Arnaldi vs. Alex De Minaur
This contest would be 2nd time that Matteo Arnaldi and Alex De Minaur square off. The head to head is 1-0 for De Minaur (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Possibly, Matteo Arnaldi may face Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 0-0.
