Frances Tiafoe is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. Tiafoe has defeated Yi Zhou 6-2 6-4 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Roman Safiullin.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Frances Tiafoe’s projected draw together withhisplausible opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. The American has a weak record (4-17) against the plausible opponents.
R3 – Roman Safiullin’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24-25 | 17-13 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-25 | 13-12 | 8-4 | 11-5 | 9-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 37-18 | 16-6 | 6-2 | 14-9 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-21 | 7-5 | 5-7 | 5-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 23-12 | 6-2 | 4-5 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 2019 | 42-26 | 14-7 | 11-7 | 17-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-24 | 42-17 | 8-3 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 32-27 | 18-10 | 12-14 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Roman Safiullin has a 24-25 record in 2024, 17-13 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Roman has a 224-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Safiullin won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Roman’s most significant result of the season was getting to the final the Cary Challenger.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Russian capitulated to Ben Shelton in the 3rd round 3-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Roman Safiullin
There is no head to head record between Frances Tiafoe and Roman Safiullin since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
R4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33-8 | 11-4 | 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 33-8 record in 2024, 11-4 on hard. Talking about the previous 21 years, Djokovic has a 537-87 record on hard (Click here
to see full career record). Djokovic won 9 of his last 10 matches.His best achievement of the season was winning the competition in Paris where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(2).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Djokovic didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Novak Djokovic
This contest would be 3rd time that Frances Tiafoe and Novak Djokovic clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Frances Tiafoe could compete against Flavio Cobolli. Their head to head is 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe.
1/4 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Grigor Dimitrov
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39-14 | 20-6 | 8-4 | 7-2 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 43-21 | 16-10 | 10-5 | 10-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 26-22 | 10-11 | 10-5 | 5-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-18 | 18-10 | 3-5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-11 | 8-5 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 24-21 | 12-10 | 7-6 | 5-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 25-19 | 11-9 | 7-5 | 6-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 49-19 | 24-8 | 4-5 | 15-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
Grigor Dimitrov has a 39-14 win-loss record in 2024, 20-6 on hard. Regarding the previous 18 years, the Bulgarian has a 266-153 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Dimitrov won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this year was winning the competition in Brisbane where he defeated Holger Rune in the final 7-6(5) 6-4.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Grigor was defeated by Andrey Rublev in the semifinal 7-6(7) 6-3.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Grigor Dimitrov
This contest would be 6th time that Frances Tiafoe and Grigor Dimitrov fight against each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Dimitrov (see full H2H stats), but Tiafoe leads 2-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Frances Tiafoe could take on Alexei Popyrin. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe.
1/2 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 8-1 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58-18 | 28-9 | 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 58-18 record in 2024, 28-9 on hard. During the last 12 years, Alexander has a 201-96 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 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 overcame Nicolas Jarry in the final 6-4 7-5.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the German surrendered to Roman Safiullin in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Alexander Zverev
This match would represent the 10th time that Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 8-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Frances Tiafoe may compete against Taylor Fritz. Their H2H is 7-1 for Taylor Fritz.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Jannik Sinner
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61-6 | 36-3 | 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 61-6 win-loss record in 2024, 36-3 on hard. During the previous 7 years, Sinner has a 134-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jannik won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this 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 defeated 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 the Italian capitulated to Ben Shelton in the 4th round 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).
H2H Frances Tiafoe vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 6th time that Frances Tiafoe and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Frances Tiafoe may compete against Carlos Alcaraz. Their head to head is 2-1 for Carlos Alcaraz.