Karen Khachanov is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. The Russian has defeated Jakub Mensik 3-6 6-0 6-3 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Ben Shelton.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Karen Khachanov’s projected draw together withhisplausible opponents in BNP Paribas Open. Khachanov has a losing record (5-10) against the presumable opponents.
R3 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-26 | 22-13 | 8-4 | 8-5 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-26 | 21-13 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-11 | 16-9 | 0-0 | 24-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-7 | 7-3 | 5-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Ben Shelton has a 8-4 record in 2025, 7-3 on hard. During the last 5 years, Shelton has a 73-41 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ben won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Ben’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open .
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American lost to Jannik Sinner in the 4th round 7-6(4) 6-1.
H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Ben Shelton
There is no head to head record between Karen Khachanov and Ben Shelton since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R4 – Brandon Nakashima’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Karen Khachanov
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-7 | 8-6 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 61-32 | 24-12 | 13-7 | 15-8 | 9-5 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 21-26 | 9-15 | 3-4 | 8-3 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-26 | 17-13 | 5-5 | 9-4 | 10-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 45-25 | 17-10 | 4-7 | 20-5 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-14 | 19-6 | 4-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2019 | 18-9 | 11-6 | 0-0 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 9-5 | 9-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Brandon Nakashima has a 7-6 record in 2025, 7-5 on hard. Regarding the last 10 years, the American has a 115-74 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Nakashima’s best achievement of the year was getting to the semifinal Acapulco.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open the American capitulated to Jiri Lehecka in the 2nd round 3-6 6-3 6-4.
H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Brandon Nakashima
This would be the 2nd time that Karen Khachanov and Brandon Nakashima square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Karen Khachanov may fight against Matteo Arnaldi. Their H2H is 1-0 for Matteo Arnaldi.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Karen Khachanov
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-23 | 23-10 | 15-7 | 6-4 | 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 |
Taylor Fritz has a 9-4 win-loss record in 2025, 8-3 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Taylor has a 244-124 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant result of this year was winning the competition in Australia where he overcame Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-4 5-7 7-6(4).
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Taylor surrendered to Holger Rune in the 4th round 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3.
H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Taylor Fritz
This contest would be 3rd time that Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Khachanov (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Karen Khachanov could play Jack Draper. Their head to head record is 2-2.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13-2 | 8-2 | 0-0 | 5-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-15 | 22-7 | 17-4 | 7-3 | 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 12-2 record in 2025, 7-2 on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, Alcaraz has a 104-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Carlos won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the tournament in Rotterdam where he defeated Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Carlos won the competition after besting Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1.
H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This contest would be 5th time that Karen Khachanov and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Karen Khachanov may square off with Alex De Minaur. Their head to head is 2-1 for Karen Khachanov.
Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 6-2 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-5 | 8-3 | 0-0 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 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 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 10-5 record in 2025, 7-3 on hard. During the previous 13 years, Medvedev has a 254-82 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The Russian’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal Marseille.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Medvedev lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(5) 6-1.
H2H Karen Khachanov vs. Daniil Medvedev
This would be the 9th time that Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev face off. The head to head is 6-2 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 4-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Karen Khachanov could face Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their head to head is 9-1 for Stefanos Tsitsipas.
