Denis Shapovalov is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Acapulco. Shapovalov has defeated Nishesh Basavareddy 7-5 6-2 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Alex Michelsen.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Denis Shapovalov’s projected draw includinghisprojected opposition in Abierto Mexicano Telcel. Shapovalov has a negative record (6-10) with the plausible opposition.
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 10-5 record in 2025, 9-4 on hard. As for the last 4 years, Michelsen has a 79-39 record on hard. Michelsen won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best result of the season was reaching the semifinal Delray Beach.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Alex 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 square off in the main tour.
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. In connection to the previous 11 years, Paul has a 199-115 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Tommy won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s best result of this current season was reaching the semifinal Adelaide and Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Tommy surrendered to Jack Draper in the 1st round 6-0 6-4.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Tommy Paul
This contest would be 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.Nonetheless, Denis Shapovalov may come up against Marcos Giron. Their head to head 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. As for the last 11 years, the Norwegian has a 110-71 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.
The Norwegian’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the final Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the Norwegian lost to 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 competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Denis Shapovalov may fight against Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H 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 | 57-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 9-6 | 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 12-3 win-loss record in 2025, 9-1 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, Zverev has a 213-98 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Alexander’s most significant achievement of the season was getting to the final at the Australian Open .
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Alexander capitulated to Daniel Altmaier in the 1st round 6-3 3-6 6-3.
H2H Denis Shapovalov vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 10th time that Denis Shapovalov and Alexander Zverev clash against each other. The head to head is 6-3 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Denis Shapovalov may square off with Holger Rune. Their head to head is 1-0 for Holger Rune.