Brandon Nakashima is 4 wins away to conquer the title in Indian Wells. The American has defeated Rinky Hijikata 7-5 6-1 and Matteo Arnaldi 6-2 6-4 to reach the 4th round where he will face Ben Shelton.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Brandon Nakashima’s projected draw andhisprojected opponents in BNP Paribas Open. The American has a losing record (1-8) against the presumable opponents.
R4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10-6 | 9-5 | 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 9-4 win-loss record in 2025, 8-3 on hard. In connection to the last 5 years, the American has a 74-41 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant result of the year was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open .
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Shelton was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the 4th round 7-6(4) 6-1.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Ben Shelton
This match would represent the 4th time that Brandon Nakashima and Ben Shelton square off. The head to head is 3-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
1/4 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Taylor Fritz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-5 | 10-4 | 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 10-4 win-loss record in 2025, 9-3 on hard. In connection to the previous 12 years, the American has a 245-124 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Fritz won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the current season 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 was overcome by Holger Rune in the 4th round 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Taylor Fritz
This match would represent the 4th time that Brandon Nakashima and Taylor Fritz square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Brandon Nakashima could face Jack Draper. Their H2H is 2-1 for Jack Draper.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-0 for Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15-4 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 5-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-13 | 22-5 | 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 13-2 record in 2025, 8-2 on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, the Spaniard has a 105-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the current season was conquering the title in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Alcaraz conquered the competition after defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-1.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Carlos Alcaraz
This match would represent the 3rd time that Brandon Nakashima and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on hard in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Brandon Nakashima could compete against Alex De Minaur. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Brandon Nakashima.
Final – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12-7 | 9-5 | 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 11-5 record in 2025, 8-3 on hard. In connection to the previous 13 years, Medvedev has a 255-82 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Medvedev’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the semifinal Marseille.
Last year in BNP Paribas Open Daniil capitulated to Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(5) 6-1.
H2H Brandon Nakashima vs. Daniil Medvedev
This contest would be 2nd time that Brandon Nakashima and Daniil Medvedev clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
On the other hand, Brandon Nakashima may take on Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 4-0 for Brandon Nakashima.
