Ben Shelton is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. The American has defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-5 and Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 to reach the 4th round where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw alongsidehisprojected opponents in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Shelton has a weak record (2-6) against the likely opponents.
R4 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-1 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 record in 2024, 36-3 on hard. Regarding the previous 7 years, Jannik has a 134-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the season was winning the title at the Australian Open where he defeated 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 beat 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 defeated Taylor Fritz in the final 6-3 6-4 7-5.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Italian surrendered 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 fight 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.
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 | 44-17 | 27-8 | 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 44-17 win-loss record in 2024, 27-8 on hard. During the previous 12 years, Medvedev has a 246-78 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Medvedev’s best achievement of the current year was getting to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Daniil capitulated to Sebastian Korda in the 3rd round 7-6(8) 6-2.
H2H Ben Shelton vs. Daniil Medvedev
This contest would be 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Daniil Medvedev fight against each other. 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.
Anyhow, Ben Shelton could face 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 | 50-9 | 21-4 | 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 50-9 record in 2024, 21-4 on hard. In the last 7 years, the Spaniard has a 96-24 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.
His best achievement of the season was winning the tournament in Indian Wells where he overcame Daniil Medvedev in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2, at the Wimbledon where he defeated Novak Djokovic in the final 6-2 6-2 7-6(4), and in Beijing where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3).
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters the Spaniard surrendered 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 clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Ben Shelton may square off with Tommy Paul. Their head to head record is 2-2.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59-18 | 29-9 | 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 59-18 record in 2024, 29-9 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Alexander has a 202-96 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of this year was conquering the title in Australia where he defeated 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 Zverev was overcome by Roman Safiullin in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1.
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.
Nevertheless, Ben Shelton could come up against Novak Djokovic. Their H2H is 1-0 for Novak Djokovic.
