Alex Michelsen is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Acapulco. Michelsen has defeated Bu Yunchaokete 2-6 7-65 7-65 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Denis Shapovalov.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Alex Michelsen’s projected draw andhispresumable opposition in Abierto Mexicano Telcel. The American has a weak record (0-3) with the plausible opposition.
R2 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26-22 | 14-11 | 2-5 | 9-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-25 | 9-10 | 5-6 | 16-6 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 13-13 | 6-6 | 3-3 | 0-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-26 | 22-12 | 4-4 | 7-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-23 | 11-11 | 7-6 | 4-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-15 | 8-6 | 5-2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-28 | 20-11 | 4-6 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-28 | 18-13 | 8-6 | 7-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Denis Shapovalov has a 8-3 record in 2025, 3-3 on hard. In connection to the previous 11 years, the Canadian has a 136-92 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the year was winning the title in Dallas where he defeated Casper Ruud in the final 7-6(5) 6-3.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the Canadian didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Denis Shapovalov
There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Denis Shapovalov since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.
1/4 – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Tommy Paul
| 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 the last 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.
Paul’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal Adelaide and Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Paul lost to Jack Draper in the 1st round 6-0 6-4.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Tommy Paul
This match would represent the 3rd time that Alex Michelsen and Tommy Paul fight against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Paul (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Alex Michelsen could play Marcos Giron. Their head to head is 2-0 for Marcos Giron.
1/2 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| 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 win-loss record in 2025, 4-1 on hard. Regarding the last 11 years, Casper has a 110-71 record on hard (Click here
to see full career record). Casper won 8 of his last 10 matches.Casper’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final Dallas.
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel Ruud capitulated to Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 6-4.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Casper Ruud
There is no head to head record between Alex Michelsen and Casper Ruud since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Notwithstanding, Alex Michelsen could fight against Frances Tiafoe. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Frances Tiafoe.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 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. Regarding 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 best result of this current season was reaching the final at the Australian Open .
Last year in Abierto Mexicano Telcel the German was defeated by Daniel Altmaier in the 1st round 6-3 3-6 6-3.
H2H Alex Michelsen vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 2nd time that Alex Michelsen and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Alex Michelsen could come up against Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 0-0.