Ben Shelton is 6 wins away to conquer the title at the French Open. Shelton has defeated Hugo Gaston 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Kei Nishikori.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw withhisplausible opposition at the French Open. Shelton has a losing record (1-4) against the presumable opposition.
R2 – Kei Nishikori’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 10-3 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 26-17 | 15-9 | 7-4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-14 | 12-7 | 10-5 | 3-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 48-22 | 11-8 | 11-5 | 21-7 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 30-13 | 15-6 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
Kei Nishikori has a 1-1 record in 2024, 1-0 on clay. Talking about the previous 1 years, Nishikori has a 1-0 record on clay.
Last year at the French Open the Japanese didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Kei Nishikori
There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Kei Nishikori since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R3 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20-14 | 4-5 | 12-5 | 4-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime has a 18-12 win-loss record in 2024, 10-4 on clay. As for the previous 10 years, Felix has a 117-62 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Felix’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final Madrid.
Last year at the French Open Felix surrendered to Fabio Fognini in the 1st round 6-4 6-4 6-3.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime
There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Ben Shelton may play Henri Squire. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R4 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26-6 | 13-2 | 12-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 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 20-5 record in 2024, 7-3 on clay. Talking about the last 7 years, Carlos has a 131-34 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of the current year was winning the title in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(5) 6-1.
Last year at the French Open Carlos lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton could square off with Sebastian Korda. Their head to head is 1-0 for Sebastian Korda.
1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24-11 | 13-5 | 9-4 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 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 24-9 record in 2024, 9-3 on clay. In connection to the last 12 years, Andrey has a 123-68 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this season was conquering the competition in Hong Kong where he defeated Emil Ruusuvuori in the final 6-4 6-4, and in Madrid where he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.
Last year at the French Open Andrey lost to Lorenzo Sonego in the 3rd round 5-7 0-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3.
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 fight against each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Ben Shelton may play Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head is 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.
1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38-3 | 17-1 | 11-2 | 5-0 | 5-0 | 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 30-2 record in 2024, 8-1 on clay. As for the last 7 years, Jannik has a 82-37 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jannik will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of this current year was winning the tournament at the Australian Open where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3, in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, and in Miami where he beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1.
Last year at the French Open Sinner lost to Daniel Altmaier in the 2nd round 6-7(0) 7-6(7) 1-6 7-6(4) 7-5.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 4th time that Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner face off. The head to head is 2-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Ben Shelton could play Hubert Hurkacz. Their head to head record is 0-0.
Final – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18-6 | 8-3 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 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 15-6 win-loss record in 2024, 7-3 on clay. In the previous 21 years, Djokovic has a 332-76 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Novak won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The Serbian’s best result of this season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open , Carlo and Geneva.
Last year at the French Open Novak won the competition after ousting Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
However, Ben Shelton may compete against Alexander Zverev. Their head to head record is 0-0.
