Novak Djokovic is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Shanghai. Novak has defeated Alex Michelsen 7-63 7-69, Flavio Cobolli 6-1 6-2 and Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-2 to reach the quarter where he will face Jakub Mensik.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Novak Djokovic’s projected draw includinghislikely opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Novak has a positive record (13-3) against the projected opponents.
1/4 – Jakub Mensik’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41-24 | 26-12 | 6-4 | 7-3 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-23 | 10-6 | 17-11 | 10-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 37-16 | 18-4 | 17-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| 2021 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Jakub Mensik has a 36-21 win-loss record in 2024, 26-11 on hard. In connection to the previous 3 years, the Czech has a 54-21 record on hard. Mensik won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Jakub’s best achievement of the season was reaching the final the Canberra Challenger and Doha.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Mensik didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Jakub Mensik
There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.
1/2 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 9-0 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51-22 | 22-10 | 15-7 | 4-3 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 54-24 | 35-11 | 11-6 | 5-3 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 46-21 | 24-8 | 5-3 | 9-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 34-22 | 20-13 | 4-5 | 8-3 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 15-16 | 11-9 | 2-3 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 40-30 | 17-14 | 12-8 | 4-5 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 45-28 | 29-12 | 6-5 | 5-6 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 39-26 | 24-16 | 0-0 | 10-5 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
Taylor Fritz has a 48-19 win-loss record in 2024, 21-9 on hard. Talking about the last 11 years, Fritz has a 234-120 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this current season was winning the tournament in Delray Beach where he defeated Tommy Paul in the final 6-2 6-3, and in Eastbourne where he beat Max Purcell in the final 6-4 6-3.
Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Fritz lost to Diego Schwartzman in the 3rd round 6-4 3-6 7-6(5).
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Taylor Fritz
This contest would be 10th time that Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz fight against each other. The head to head is 9-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Novak Djokovic could square off with David Goffin. Their H2H record is 7-1 for Novak Djokovic.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-3 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67-6 | 40-3 | 11-2 | 7-0 | 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 63-6 win-loss record in 2024, 38-3 on hard. As for the last 7 years, the Italian has a 136-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Jannik won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this 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 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 overcame 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 defeated by Ben Shelton in the 4th round 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).
H2H Novak Djokovic vs. Jannik Sinner
This match would represent the 8th time that Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner clash against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), but Sinner leads 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Novak Djokovic could square off with Tomas Machac. Their H2H is 1-1.
