Holger Rune is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Tokyo. The Dane has defeated Alejandro Tabilo 6-2 5-7 6-4 and Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2 6-4 to reach the quarter where he will face Kei Nishikori.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Holger Rune’s projected draw alongsidehispresumable opponents in Japan Open Tennis Championships. The Dane has a favorable record (4-0) with the plausible opponents.
1/4 – Kei Nishikori’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20-11 | 7-5 | 5-3 | 8-2 | 0-1 | 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 11-7 win-loss record in 2024, 6-3 on hard. During the last 2 years, the Japanese has a 16-6 record on hard. The Japanese won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the Japanese didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Kei Nishikori
There is no head to head record between Holger Rune and Kei Nishikori since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
1/2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Holger Rune
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42-26 | 22-13 | 8-4 | 8-5 | 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 35-21 win-loss record in 2024, 20-11 on hard. In connection to the previous 4 years, the American has a 64-36 record on hard. Shelton won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the current season was winning the tournament in Houston where he overcame Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships Ben won the title after besting Aslan Karatsev 7-5 6-1.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Ben Shelton
This contest would be 2nd time that Holger Rune and Ben Shelton fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Holger Rune could compete against Arthur Fils. Their head to head is 1-1.
Final – Ugo Humbert’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Holger Rune
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39-24 | 18-9 | 5-7 | 11-4 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 49-26 | 17-11 | 13-5 | 16-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 33-29 | 16-11 | 3-7 | 11-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 19-20 | 6-7 | 1-6 | 4-5 | 8-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 25-14 | 11-7 | 4-3 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-30 | 14-8 | 2-6 | 21-10 | 8-6 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 69-25 | 29-9 | 8-3 | 18-11 | 0-0 | 14-2 |
| 2017 | 41-30 | 20-8 | 11-11 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 5-3 |
Ugo Humbert has a 30-20 record in 2024, 15-7 on hard. Talking about the last 10 years, Humbert has a 138-73 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Humbert won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the season was conquering the tournament in Marseille where he beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final 6-4 6-3, and in Dubai where he beat Alexander Bublik in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Japan Open Tennis Championships the French player didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Holger Rune vs. Ugo Humbert
This match would represent the 4th time that Holger Rune and Ugo Humbert clash against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Rune (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Holger Rune could fight against Jack Draper. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Holger Rune.
