INDIAN WELLS DRAW. Ben Shelton’s prediction with Mensik next. H2H and rankings

Indian Wells draw - Ben Shelton. See the draw preview and prediction with Jakub Mensik, Francisco Cerundolo, Jannik Sinner, Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic in the BNP Paribas Open.

Ben Shelton Stats info

Ben Shelton is about to commence his campaign in the draw in Indian Wells. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Fabio Fognini 6-4 6-1.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw includinghispresumable opposition in BNP Paribas Open. The American has a weak record (1-3) against the plausible opposition.

R1R1 – Bye
R2 – Jakub Mensik (81) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Francisco Cerundolo (22) – H2H 0-0
or Alexander Shevchenko (51) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Jannik Sinner (3) – H2H 1-1
or Jan-Lennard Struff (25) – H2H 0-1
1/4 – Andrey Rublev (5) – H2H 0-0
or Stefanos Tsitsipas (11) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 0-1
or Alexander Zverev (6) – H2H 0-0
Fin – Novak Djokovic (1) – H2H 0-1
or Daniil Medvedev (4) – H2H 0-0
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R2 – Jakub Mensik’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

41 - 27win/loss in 2025

Rank
48
High
48
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-27 26-12 6-4 7-6 2-5 0-0
2023 37-23 10-6 17-11 10-6 0-0 0-0
2022 37-16 18-4 17-10 0-1 0-0 2-1
2021 1-4 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Jakub Mensik has a 17-5 record in 2024, 16-5 on hard. Regarding the last 3 years, Mensik has a 44-15 record on hard. Jakub won 7 of his last 10 matches.

Mensik’s best result of the current year was reaching the final the Canberra Challenger and Doha.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Czech didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jakub Mensik

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

R3 – Francisco Cerundolo’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

35 - 31win/loss in 2025

Rank
30
High
19
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 35-31 5-10 21-13 9-5 0-3 0-0
2023 39-26 10-10 19-12 4-2 6-2 0-0
2022 36-28 7-8 25-10 3-7 1-3 0-0
2021 44-24 3-2 39-21 0-0 2-1 0-0
2020 36-11 5-0 31-11 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 58-21 3-2 55-18 0-1 0-0 0-0
2018 33-12 0-0 33-12 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 13-5 0-1 13-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Francisco Cerundolo has a 5-7 record in 2024, 1-3 on hard. In connection to the last 9 years, Francisco has a 29-26 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cerundolo won 5 of his last 10 matches.

Cerundolo’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the semifinal Rio de Janeiro.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Argentine lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 3rd round 7-5 6-4.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Francisco Cerundolo

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.

Possibly, Ben Shelton could fight against Alexander Shevchenko. Their head to head is 0-0.

R4 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

73 - 6win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
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Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 73-6 40-3 11-2 13-0 9-1 0-0
2023 64-15 28-7 8-3 20-2 8-3 0-0
2022 47-16 21-6 15-4 7-4 4-2 0-0
2021 49-22 22-8 10-6 17-6 0-2 0-0
2020 20-14 2-6 7-3 11-5 0-0 0-0
2019 62-24 12-6 17-8 31-7 2-3 0-0
2018 31-22 13-8 17-12 1-1 0-0 0-1

Jannik Sinner has a 12-0 win-loss record in 2024, 7-0 on hard. In the last 7 years, the Italian has a 105-41 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His best result of this year was winning the title at the Australian Open where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3, and in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Sinner capitulated to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal 7-6(4) 6-3.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner

This contest would be 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Shelton on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Ben Shelton could take on Jan-Lennard Struff. Their H2H is 1-0 for Jan-Lennard Struff.

1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

43 - 26win/loss in 2025

Rank
8
High
5
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 43-26 26-11 11-6 6-7 0-2 0-0
2023 56-26 23-12 19-5 6-7 8-2 0-0
2022 51-20 19-7 14-6 18-6 0-1 0-0
2021 53-23 25-10 9-5 12-6 7-2 0-0
2020 41-10 17-4 10-2 14-4 0-0 0-0
2019 54-27 28-14 8-5 16-5 2-3 0-0
2018 21-24 10-12 2-3 9-9 0-0 0-0
2017 48-33 19-11 11-11 12-9 6-2 0-0

Andrey Rublev has a 14-4 record in 2024, 12-3 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, Andrey has a 177-89 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current season was conquering the tournament in Hong Kong where he overcame Emil Ruusuvuori in the final 6-4 6-4.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Andrey capitulated to Cameron Norrie in the 4th round 6-2 6-4.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Andrey Rublev

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

Possibly, Ben Shelton could play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.

1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

54 - 13win/loss in 2025

Rank
3
High
1
WLWLLWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 54-13 22-5 17-4 7-3 8-1 0-0
2023 65-12 26-6 25-3 2-3 12-0 0-0
2022 57-13 21-4 27-4 6-4 3-1 0-0
2021 48-19 15-8 22-7 10-3 1-1 0-0
2020 39-7 10-0 29-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 18-10 3-2 15-8 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 6-2 0-0 6-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Carlos Alcaraz has a 6-3 win-loss record in 2024, 4-1 on hard. In the course of the last 7 years, Carlos has a 79-21 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Alcaraz’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Buenos Aires.

Last year in BNP Paribas Open the Spaniard won the event after downing Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-2.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This match would represent the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Notwithstanding, Ben Shelton could compete against Alexander Zverev. Their H2H record is 0-0.

Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic

37 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
7
High
1
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 37-9 15-5 16-3 1-0 5-1 0-0
2023 56-7 27-1 12-3 11-2 6-1 0-0
2022 42-7 2-1 14-4 19-2 7-0 0-0
2021 55-7 19-3 18-3 11-1 7-0 0-0
2020 41-5 26-1 11-1 4-3 0-0 0-0
2019 57-11 26-6 15-3 9-2 7-0 0-0
2018 53-13 23-4 11-5 8-3 11-1 0-0
2017 32-8 10-3 12-4 2-0 8-1 0-0

Novak Djokovic has a 7-2 win-loss record in 2024, he played all matches on hard. In the previous 21 years, Novak has a 533-85 record on hard (Click here to see full career record).

Novak’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .

Last year in BNP Paribas Open Djokovic didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Novak Djokovic

This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Ben Shelton could come up against Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H record is 0-0.