Ben Shelton is 5 wins away to conquer the title at the U.S. Open. Ben has defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-2 6-2 and Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 6-4 6-4 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Frances Tiafoe.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw together withhislikely opposition at the U.S. Open. Shelton has a negative record (3-5) with the presumable opposition.
R3 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26-20 | 17-10 | 5-6 | 1-1 | 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 26-20 record in 2024, 17-10 on hard. As for the last 11 years, Tiafoe has a 175-119 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best result of this current season was reaching the final Houston and Cincinnati.
Last year at the U.S. Open the American capitulated to Ben Shelton in the quarter 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Frances Tiafoe
This would be the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe face off. The head to head is 2-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31-7 | 10-3 | 16-3 | 0-0 | 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 31-7 win-loss record in 2024, 10-3 on hard. In the previous 21 years, the Serbian has a 536-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Serbian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 8 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this current year was conquering the tournament in Paris where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
Last year at the U.S. Open Djokovic won the title after downing Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3.
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), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton could face Alexei Popyrin. Their head to head record is 1-1.
1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36-17 | 23-8 | 11-6 | 2-1 | 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 36-17 record in 2024, 23-8 on hard. In the previous 12 years, the Russian has a 188-94 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Rublev won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this current season was winning the tournament in Hong Kong where he beat Emil Ruusuvuori in the final 6-4 6-4, and in Madrid where he beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.
Last year at the U.S. Open Rublev capitulated to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter 6-4 6-3 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 face off in the main tour.
Anyhow, Ben Shelton may come up against Grigor Dimitrov. Their head to head is 1-0 for Grigor Dimitrov.
1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54-16 | 25-8 | 23-6 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-27 | 22-13 | 20-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-19 | 25-9 | 21-4 | 12-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 57-22 | 22-8 | 16-4 | 10-7 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 54-16 record in 2024, 25-8 on hard. In the course of the last 12 years, the German has a 198-95 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the season 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 at the U.S. Open Alexander was overcome by Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter 6-3 6-2 6-4.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Ben Shelton may compete against Casper Ruud. Their head to head record is 2-1 for Casper Ruud.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50-5 | 25-2 | 11-2 | 5-0 | 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 50-5 record in 2024, 25-2 on hard. In the course of the previous 7 years, Sinner has a 123-43 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the season was conquering 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 overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, in Miami where he overcame Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-3 6-1, in Halle where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 7-6(8) 7-6(2), and in Cincinnati where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-6(4) 6-2.
Last year at the U.S. Open the Italian capitulated to Alexander Zverev in the 4th round 6-4 3-6 6-2 4-6 6-3.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 5th time that Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 3-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton may face Daniil Medvedev. Their head to head is 0-0.