Ben Shelton is about to kick off his campaign in the draw in Shanghai. In the previous edition of this tournament, he ousted Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-4 6-4, Roman Safiullin 3-6 6-3 6-4 and Jannik Sinner 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw includinghislikely opponents in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Shelton has a unfavourable record (5-7) against the plausible opponents.
R2 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24-22 | 9-9 | 5-6 | 7-4 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 13-13 | 6-6 | 3-3 | 0-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-26 | 22-12 | 4-4 | 7-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-23 | 11-11 | 7-6 | 4-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-15 | 8-6 | 5-2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-28 | 20-11 | 4-6 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-28 | 18-13 | 8-6 | 7-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 47-26 | 24-9 | 0-4 | 17-9 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
Denis Shapovalov has a 24-22 record in 2024, 9-9 on hard. During the last 10 years, the Canadian has a 133-88 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Denis didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Denis Shapovalov
This would be the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Arthur Fils’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36-23 | 15-8 | 14-10 | 1-2 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 43-24 | 5-4 | 13-8 | 21-10 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 43-28 | 0-1 | 23-15 | 20-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-26 | 3-2 | 29-17 | 1-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Arthur Fils has a 36-23 record in 2024, 15-8 on hard. Talking about the last 4 years, Arthur has a 23-15 record on hard. Fils will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this season was conquering the tournament the Bordeaux Challenger where he beat Pedro Martinez Portero in the final 6-2 6-3, in Hamburg where he beat Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 3-6 7-6(1), and in Tokyo where he overcame Ugo Humbert in the final 5-7 7-6(6) 6-3.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Fils capitulated to Tommy Paul in the 3rd round 6-4 6-7(7) 6-4.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Arthur Fils
This would be the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils face off. The head to head is 1-1
(see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Fils on hard in major tournaments.Yet, Ben Shelton could square off with Roberto Carballes Baena. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.
R4 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59-6 | 34-3 | 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 59-6 record in 2024, 34-3 on hard. In the course of the previous 7 years, Sinner has a 132-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the year was conquering the competition at the Australian Open where he overcame 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 beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 7-6(8) 7-6(2), in Cincinnati where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-6(4) 6-2, and at the U.S. Open where he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Sinner lost to Ben Shelton in the 4th round 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner
This contest would be 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.
Notwithstanding, Ben Shelton could square off with Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Ben Shelton.
1/4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42-17 | 25-8 | 11-5 | 0-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-25 | 27-9 | 1-5 | 21-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 28-28 | 8-11 | 0-4 | 10-9 | 10-4 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 42-17 record in 2024, 25-8 on hard. In the last 12 years, Medvedev has a 244-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Daniil won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Daniil’s most significant result of this season was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Medvedev was overcome by Sebastian Korda in the 3rd round 7-6(8) 6-2.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Daniil Medvedev
This match would represent the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Ben Shelton may come up against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48-9 | 19-4 | 17-4 | 4-0 | 8-1 | 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 48-9 win-loss record in 2024, 19-4 on hard. In the course of the previous 7 years, the Spaniard has a 94-24 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 9 matches winning streak.
His best result of this current season was winning the tournament in Indian Wells where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2, at the Wimbledon where he overcame Novak Djokovic in the final 6-2 6-2 7-6(4), and in Beijing where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Spaniard lost to Grigor Dimitrov in the 4th round 5-7 6-2 6-4.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This would be the 3rd time that Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz square off. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton may square off with Casper Ruud. Their H2H is 2-1 for Casper Ruud.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57-18 | 27-9 | 23-6 | 1-1 | 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 57-18 record in 2024, 27-9 on hard. Regarding the previous 12 years, the German has a 200-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alexander won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the current year was conquering the competition 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 Shanghai Rolex Masters Alexander lost to Roman Safiullin in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton may compete against Novak Djokovic. Their H2H is 1-0 for Novak Djokovic.