Alex Michelsen is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. Alex has defeated Bu Yunchaokete 6-3 6-4 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Novak Djokovic.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Alex Michelsen’s projected draw includinghisprojected opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. The American has a negative record (0-5) against the projected opponents.

R1 – Bu Yunchaokete (69) – 6-3 6-4
R2 – Novak Djokovic (4) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Flavio Cobolli (30) – H2H 0-1
or Stan Wawrinka (236) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Frances Tiafoe (17) – H2H 0-1
or Alexander Bublik (27) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Andrey Rublev (6) – H2H 0-0
or Grigor Dimitrov (10) – H2H 0-0
1/2 – Alexander Zverev (3) – H2H 0-1
or Taylor Fritz (7) – H2H 1-0
Fin – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 0-2
or Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 0-0
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R2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

32 - 8win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
1
WLWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 32-8 10-4 16-3 1-0 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 32-8 record in 2024, 10-4 on hard. In the course of the previous 21 years, the Serbian has a 536-87 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of the current year was winning the competition in Paris where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(2).

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Serbian didn’t compete in this event.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Novak Djokovic

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Novak Djokovic since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.

R3 – Flavio Cobolli’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Flavio Cobolli

41 - 27win/loss in 2024

Rank
30
High
30
LWWWLLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 41-27 25-12 10-9 3-2 3-4 0-0
2023 56-36 10-6 43-23 3-6 0-1 0-0
2022 35-34 6-4 24-21 5-8 0-1 0-0
2021 46-30 5-4 39-21 2-5 0-0 0-0
2020 4-8 2-2 2-4 0-2 0-0 0-0
2019 4-4 0-0 4-4 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 2-1 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Flavio Cobolli has a 41-27 win-loss record in 2024, 25-12 on hard. During the previous 7 years, Flavio has a 50-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Flavio won 6 of his last 10 matches.

Cobolli’s best result of the current season was getting to the final Washington.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Cobolli didn’t play in this event.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Flavio Cobolli

This would be the 2nd time that Alex Michelsen and Flavio Cobolli face off. The head to head is 1-0 for Cobolli (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Alex Michelsen could play Stan Wawrinka. Their head to head is 0-0

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R4 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe

30 - 23win/loss in 2024

Rank
17
High
10
LLWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 30-23 20-12 5-6 2-2 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 30-23 win-loss record in 2024, 20-12 on hard. In the last 11 years, Francis has a 178-121 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 6 of his last 10 matches.

The American’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final Houston and Cincinnati.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Tiafoe was defeated by Lorenzo Sonego in the 2nd round 2-6 6-2 6-3.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Frances Tiafoe

This match would represent the 2nd time that Alex Michelsen and Frances Tiafoe play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Tiafoe (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Alex Michelsen could face Alexander Bublik. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Andrey Rublev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

39 - 19win/loss in 2024

Rank
6
High
5
LWWLWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 39-19 26-10 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 39-19 record in 2024, 26-10 on hard. In the last 12 years, the Russian has a 191-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 7 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current year was winning the title in Hong Kong where he overcame 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 in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Russian surrendered to Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-3 3-6 7-6(8).

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Andrey Rublev

There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Andrey Rublev since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Alex Michelsen may take on Grigor Dimitrov. Their head to head is 0-0.

1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev

57 - 18win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
2
WLLWWWW
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 win-loss record in 2024, 27-9 on hard. As for the last 12 years, the German has a 200-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 7 of his last 10 matches.

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

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Zverev surrendered to Roman Safiullin in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Alexander Zverev

This contest would be 2nd time that Alex Michelsen 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.

Nonetheless, Alex Michelsen could come up against Taylor Fritz. Their H2H is 1-0 for Alex Michelsen.

Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-0 for Jannik Sinner

59 - 6win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWWW
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 win-loss record in 2024, 34-3 on hard. Regarding the last 7 years, Jannik has a 132-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament 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 beat Alex De Minaur in the final 7-5 6-4, in Miami where he defeated 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), in Cincinnati where he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-6(4) 6-2, and at the U.S. Open where he beat Taylor Fritz in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Jannik was overcome by Ben Shelton in the 4th round 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).

H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Jannik Sinner

This contest would be 3rd time that Alex Michelsen and Jannik Sinner fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Alex Michelsen may come up against Carlos Alcaraz. Their H2H is 0-0.