Denis Shapovalov is starting his campaign in the draw in Acapulco.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Denis Shapovalov’s projected draw andhisprojected opponents in Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Shapovalov has a weak record (6-10) against the presumable opponents.
R1 – Nishesh Basavareddy’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26-25 | 21-15 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 49-18 | 34-11 | 0-0 | 15-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 12-6 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Nishesh Basavareddy has a 9-3 win-loss record in 2025, he played all matches on hard. Talking about the previous 4 years, the American has a 54-20 record on hard. Nishesh won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Nishesh’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal Auckland.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the American didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Nishesh Basavareddy
There is no head to head record between Denis Shapovalov and Nishesh Basavareddy since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
R2 – Alex Michelsen’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29-27 | 14-13 | 6-5 | 4-5 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 45-34 | 26-14 | 4-9 | 8-5 | 7-6 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 61-27 | 30-13 | 4-3 | 19-7 | 8-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 23-10 | 14-8 | 0-1 | 9-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Alex Michelsen has a 9-5 record in 2025, 8-4 on hard. In the previous 4 years, Michelsen has a 78-39 record on hard. Michelsen won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Alex’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the semifinal Delray Beach.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the American didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Alex Michelsen
There is no head to head record between Denis Shapovalov and Alex Michelsen since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Possibly, Denis Shapovalov could play Bu Yunchaokete. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29-13 | 13-6 | 12-4 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 45-20 | 17-12 | 10-4 | 8-2 | 10-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-29 | 29-13 | 5-6 | 3-5 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-27 | 21-12 | 2-6 | 9-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 33-23 | 12-12 | 9-7 | 12-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 21-14 | 12-6 | 5-4 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-16 | 22-7 | 12-4 | 5-1 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 40-20 | 28-15 | 0-0 | 12-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Tommy Paul has a 10-3 record in 2025, 7-2 on hard. Regarding the previous 11 years, the American has a 199-115 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.
Tommy’s best result of this current year was reaching the semifinal Adelaide and Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Paul surrendered to Jack Draper in the 1st round 6-0 6-4.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Tommy Paul
This would be the 5th time that Denis Shapovalov and Tommy Paul square off. The head to head is 2-2 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Shapovalov on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Denis Shapovalov could come up against Marcos Giron. Their H2H is 2-0 for Marcos Giron
.1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Casper Ruud
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39-16 | 12-8 | 14-5 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 51-25 | 21-9 | 24-7 | 5-8 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 37-23 | 12-12 | 22-8 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 51-22 | 18-8 | 25-7 | 7-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 57-17 | 16-6 | 28-5 | 11-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 22-13 | 4-5 | 17-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-31 | 8-10 | 27-13 | 9-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-29 | 19-9 | 19-18 | 5-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Casper Ruud has a 10-2 record in 2025, 4-1 on hard. During the last 11 years, the Norwegian has a 110-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The Norwegian’s most significant result of this current year was reaching the final Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the Norwegian was defeated by Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 6-4.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Casper Ruud
This match would represent the 4th time that Denis Shapovalov and Casper Ruud square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Denis Shapovalov may play Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H record is 5-2 for Denis Shapovalov.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-3 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 7-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 69-21 | 29-10 | 23-6 | 11-3 | 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 |
Alexander Zverev has a 11-3 win-loss record in 2025, 8-1 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, the German has a 212-98 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The German’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final at the Australian Open .
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Zverev was defeated by Daniel Altmaier in the 1st round 6-3 3-6 6-3.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Alexander Zverev
This contest would be 10th time that Denis Shapovalov and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 6-3 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Denis Shapovalov could fight against Holger Rune. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Holger Rune.