Ben Shelton is starting his campaign in the draw in Cincinnati. In the previous edition of this tournament, he managed to beat Christopher Eubanks 5-7 6-4 6-4.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw withhisprojected opponents in Western & Southern Open. Shelton has a weak record (2-5) with the presumable opponents.

R1 – Reilly Opelka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Reilly Opelka has a 5-3 win-loss record in 2024, 2-2 on hard. During the previous 1 years, Reilly has a 2-2 record on hard.

Reilly’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Newport.

Last year in Western & Southern Open Opelka didn’t take part in the competition.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Reilly Opelka

There is no head to head record between Ben Shelton and Reilly Opelka since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

R2 – Tomas Martin Etcheverry’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton

Tomas Martin Etcheverry has a 23-21 win-loss record in 2024, 3-5 on hard. As for the previous 9 years, the Argentine has a 35-35 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Argentine won 4 of his last 10 matches.

Tomas Martin’s most significant result of this current season was getting to the final Lyon.

Last year in Western & Southern Open the Argentine was overcome by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the 1^st round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Tomas Martin Etcheverry

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Ben Shelton and Tomas Martin Etcheverry square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

However, Ben Shelton could fight against Matteo Arnaldi. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.

R3 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov has a 33-12 record in 2024, 15-4 on hard. Talking about the previous 18 years, Grigor has a 261-151 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Dimitrov won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current season was winning the competition in Brisbane where he overcame Holger Rune in the final 7-6(5) 6-4.

Last year in Western & Southern Open Dimitrov lost to Alexander Zverev in the 1^st round 6-2 6-2.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Grigor Dimitrov

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Ben Shelton and Grigor Dimitrov face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Dimitrov (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.

Possibly, Ben Shelton may fight against Fabian Marozsan. Their H2H is 2-0 for Ben Shelton.

1/4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Alexander Zverev has a 49-15 win-loss record in 2024, 20-7 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, the German has a 193-94 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of this current year was winning the title in Australia where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4, and in Rome where he beat Nicolas Jarry in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Western & Southern Open the German lost to Novak Djokovic in the semifinal 7-6(5) 7-5.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev

There is no head to head record

between Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

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

1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-1 for Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has a 44-5 win-loss record in 2024, 19-2 on hard. As for the previous 7 years, the Italian has a 117-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jannik won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the season was winning the competition at the Australian Open where he defeated 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, in Miami where he beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1, and in Halle where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 7-6(8) 7-6(2).

Last year in Western & Southern Open Sinner was defeated by Dusan Lajovic in the 2^nd round 6-4 7-6(4).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner

This match would represent the 5^th time that Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner face off. The head to head is 3-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Ben Shelton could take on Andrey Rublev. Their head to head record is 0-0.

Final – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has a 38-7 record in 2024, 13-2 on hard. In the last 7 years, Alcaraz has a 88-22 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he beat Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2, and at the Wimbledon where he overcame Novak Djokovic in the final 6-2 6-2 7-6(4).

Last year in Western & Southern Open Alcaraz capitulated to Novak Djokovic in the final 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz

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

Alternatively, Ben Shelton could take on Daniil Medvedev. Their H2H is 0-0.