Mackenzie Mcdonald is about to begin his campaign in the draw in Houston.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Mackenzie Mcdonald’s projected draw andhisprojected opponents in US Men’s Clay Court Championship. Mackenzie has a favorable record (12-10) with the likely opponents.
R1 – Daniel Elahi Galan’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Mackenzie Mcdonald
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32-27 | 6-6 | 26-19 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 32-33 | 5-7 | 25-24 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 32-34 | 4-12 | 23-19 | 0-1 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 48-28 | 14-7 | 33-17 | 0-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 28-32 | 6-9 | 19-16 | 1-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 31-18 | 14-8 | 17-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-26 | 5-9 | 27-14 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 25-21 | 9-11 | 15-8 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Daniel Elahi Galan has a 18-8 record in 2025, 17-6 on clay. As for the previous 13 years, the Colombian has a 284-196 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Elahi Galan Riveros won 8 of his last 10 matches.
Elahi Galan Riveros’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the final the Punta Del Este Challenger and the Santiago Challenger.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Elahi Galan Riveros was overcome by Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.
H2H Mackenzie Mcdonald vs. Daniel Elahi Galan
This match would represent the 4th time that Mackenzie Mcdonald and Daniel Elahi Galan square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Mcdonald (see full H2H stats), but Elahi Galan Riveros leads 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
R2 – Brandon Nakashima’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-1 for Mackenzie Mcdonald
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33-30 | 19-14 | 6-8 | 2-5 | 6-3 | 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 10-8 record in 2025, but he has not played until now on clay. Brandon won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Nakashima’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal Acapulco.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Nakashima was defeated by Ben Shelton in the quarter 7-5 7-6(9).
H2H Mackenzie Mcdonald vs. Brandon Nakashima
This would be the 6th time that Mackenzie Mcdonald and Brandon Nakashima fight against each other. The head to head is 4-1 for Mcdonald (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
1/4 – Kei Nishikori’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 2-2
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14-11 | 10-6 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 20-11 | 7-5 | 5-3 | 8-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 10-3 | 10-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 26-17 | 15-9 | 7-4 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 29-14 | 12-7 | 10-5 | 3-1 | 4-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 48-22 | 11-8 | 11-5 | 21-7 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
Kei Nishikori has a 10-7 win-loss record in 2025, but he has not played as yet on clay. Kei won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Nishikori’s best result of this season was reaching the final Hong Kong.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the Japanese didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Mackenzie Mcdonald vs. Kei Nishikori
This would be the 5th time that Mackenzie Mcdonald and Kei Nishikori square off. The head to head is 2-2 for Mcdonald and Nishikori (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.
Alternatively, Mackenzie Mcdonald could square off with Rinky Hijikata. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Mackenzie Mcdonald.
1/2 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 4-3 for Mackenzie Mcdonald
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26-23 | 13-13 | 11-7 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-27 | 21-13 | 5-6 | 4-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 40-21 | 21-10 | 8-4 | 4-5 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 35-25 | 19-11 | 8-6 | 5-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 42-27 | 19-13 | 4-7 | 10-4 | 9-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-15 | 7-9 | 6-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 23-27 | 13-13 | 4-5 | 5-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 30-29 | 13-11 | 7-7 | 6-9 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
Frances Tiafoe has a 6-6 win-loss record in 2025, but he has not competed hitherto on clay. Francis won 5 of his last 10 matches.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship Francis lost to Ben Shelton in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.
H2H Mackenzie Mcdonald vs. Frances Tiafoe
This match would represent the 8th time that Mackenzie Mcdonald and Frances Tiafoe clash against each other. The head to head is 4-3 for Mcdonald (see full H2H stats), but Tiafoe has a winning record of 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Mackenzie Mcdonald may compete against Alex Michelsen. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Alex Michelsen.
Final – Tommy Paul’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 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 13-5 record in 2025, but he has not competed as yet on clay. The American won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The American’s most significant result of the current year was reaching the semifinal Adelaide and Dallas.
Last year in US Men’s Clay Court Championship the American didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Mackenzie Mcdonald vs. Tommy Paul
This contest would be 4th time that Mackenzie Mcdonald and Tommy Paul fight against each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Paul (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Mackenzie Mcdonald may compete against Alejandro Tabilo. Their head to head is 0-0.