Max Purcell is about to kick off his campaign in the draw in Houston. In the previous edition of this tournament, he toppled Daniel Altmaier 6-4 3-6 6-3.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Max Purcell’s projected draw together withhislikely opposition in US Men’s Clay Court Championship. The Australian has a unfavourable record (0-3) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Alex Michelsen’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
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2024 | 38-29 | 26-13 | 4-9 | 1-1 | 7-6 | 0-0 |
2023 | 61-27 | 30-13 | 4-3 | 19-7 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
2022 | 23-10 | 14-8 | 0-1 | 9-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alex Michelsen has a 12-8 record in 2024, but he has not competed hitherto on clay. The American won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Alex didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Alex Michelsen
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Alex Michelsen since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R2 – Juan Pablo Varillas’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
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2024 | 24-26 | 0-5 | 24-20 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2023 | 29-29 | 4-7 | 23-17 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
2022 | 53-27 | 2-3 | 51-23 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
2021 | 51-23 | 0-2 | 51-20 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
2020 | 8-14 | 1-2 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
2019 | 60-23 | 12-5 | 48-18 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2018 | 50-30 | 3-5 | 47-25 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2017 | 48-31 | 2-2 | 46-29 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Juan Pablo Varillas has a 12-10 record in 2024, 12-6 on clay. In connection to the last 11 years, Pablo Patino-Samudio has a 365-214 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Peruvian won 8 of his last 10 matches.
Pablo Patino-Samudio’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final the Santiago Challenger.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the Peruvian didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Juan Pablo Varillas
There is no head to head record between Max Purcell and Juan Pablo Varillas since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Max Purcell may face Michael Mmoh. Their H2H is 1-1.
1/4 – Tomas Martin Etcheverry’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
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2024 | 29-25 | 7-9 | 19-13 | 2-0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
2023 | 37-29 | 8-11 | 25-14 | 3-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
2022 | 53-33 | 4-5 | 48-25 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
2021 | 63-29 | 0-2 | 62-26 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
2020 | 26-15 | 0-1 | 24-13 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
2019 | 64-27 | 16-8 | 48-19 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2018 | 44-23 | 4-3 | 40-20 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2017 | 17-11 | 0-0 | 17-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has a 5-7 record in 2024, 3-3 on clay. In the course of the previous 9 years, Etcheverry has a 270-134 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Etcheverry won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Tomas Martin surrendered to Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-6(1) 7-6(6).
H2H Max Purcell vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry
This contest would be 2nd time that Max Purcell and Tomas Martin Etcheverry clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Etcheverry (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Yet, Max Purcell may play Daniel Elahi Galan. Their H2H is 2-0 for Daniel Elahi Galan.
1/2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
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2024 | 36-22 | 21-12 | 8-4 | 3-2 | 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 11-7 win-loss record in 2024, but he has not played as yet on clay. Ben won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Shelton’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Auckland and Dallas.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Ben didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Max Purcell vs. Ben Shelton
This match would represent the 2nd time that Max Purcell and Ben Shelton play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Max Purcell may square off with Rinky Hijikata. Their H2H record is 3-1 for Max Purcell.
Final – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe
Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
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2024 | 30-23 | 20-12 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
2023 | 40-21 | 21-10 | 8-4 | 4-5 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
2022 | 35-25 | 19-11 | 8-6 | 5-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
2021 | 42-27 | 19-13 | 4-7 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
2020 | 19-15 | 7-9 | 6-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2019 | 23-27 | 13-13 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
2018 | 30-29 | 13-11 | 7-7 | 6-9 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
2017 | 33-25 | 17-13 | 10-3 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
Frances Tiafoe has a 7-7 win-loss record in 2024, but he has not competed so far on clay. Tiafoe won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Tiafoe’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Delray Beach.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the American won the event after ousting Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6(1) 7-6(6).
H2H Max Purcell vs. Frances Tiafoe
This contest would be 2nd time that Max Purcell and Frances Tiafoe play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Max Purcell could compete against Francisco Cerundolo. Their head to head record is 0-0.