Christopher O Connell is 5 wins away to conquer the title in Toronto. Christopher has defeated Chun Hsin Tseng 6-1 6-2 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 4-6 6-2 to reach the 3rd round where he will face Alex De Minaur.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Christopher O Connell’s projected draw andhisprojected opposition in National Bank Open. Christopher has a unfavourable record (2-6) against the projected opposition.
R3 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56-24 | 30-11 | 10-5 | 13-6 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 47-21 | 19-6 | 10-5 | 11-9 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-30 | 24-13 | 9-9 | 5-4 | 13-4 | 0-0 |
Alex De Minaur has a 36-13 record in 2025, 18-5 on hard. During the previous 11 years, the Australian has a 189-91 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Australian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His most significant result of this current year was winning the tournament in Washington where he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final 5-7 6-1 7-6(3).
Last year in National Bank Open De Minaur didn’t take part in this event.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Alex De Minaur
There is no head to head record between Christopher O Connell and Alex De Minaur since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
R4 – Frances Tiafoe’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Christopher O Connell
| 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 21-16 win-loss record in 2025, 8-6 on hard. In the course of the previous 12 years, Francis has a 187-128 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Francis won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Francis’s best result of the year was getting to the final Houston.
Last year in National Bank Open Tiafoe was overcome by Alejandro Tabilo in the 1st round 6-4 6-2.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Frances Tiafoe
This match would represent the 2nd time that Christopher O Connell and Frances Tiafoe play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for O Connell (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Christopher O Connell could take on Aleksandar Vukic. Their H2H is 1-0 for Christopher O Connell.
1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40-24 | 23-9 | 7-5 | 4-6 | 6-4 | 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 27-16 win-loss record in 2025, 13-6 on hard. In connection to the last 5 years, the American has a 79-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of his last 10 matches.
Ben’s most significant achievement of this season was getting to the final Munich.
Last year in National Bank Open Ben surrendered to Alexei Popyrin in the 2nd round 6-4 7-6(4).
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Ben Shelton
This would be the 2nd time that Christopher O Connell and Ben Shelton clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Christopher O Connell could square off with Flavio Cobolli. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Christopher O Connell
.1/2 – Taylor Fritz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Taylor Fritz
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53-23 | 31-12 | 3-4 | 6-5 | 13-2 | 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 33-13 win-loss record in 2025, 16-6 on hard. In the last 12 years, the American has a 252-127 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Taylor won 8 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of this current year was winning the competition in Australia where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-4 5-7 7-6(4), in Stuttgart where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(0), and in Eastbourne where he defeated Jenson Brooksby in the final 7-5 6-1.
Last year in National Bank Open the American capitulated to Sebastian Korda in the 2nd round 6-4 7-6(4).
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Taylor Fritz
This would be the 4th time that Christopher O Connell and Taylor Fritz play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Fritz (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Christopher O Connell could fight against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head record is 2-0 for Andrey Rublev.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 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 37-14 win-loss record in 2025, 13-4 on hard. Regarding the last 13 years, Zverev has a 215-101 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Zverev won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best result of the year was winning the title in Munich where he defeated Ben Shelton in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in National Bank Open Zverev capitulated to Sebastian Korda in the quarter 7-6(5) 1-6 6-4.
H2H Christopher O Connell vs. Alexander Zverev
This match would represent the 4th time that Christopher O Connell and Alexander Zverev play each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
However, Christopher O Connell may take on Holger Rune. Their H2H record is 2-0 for Holger Rune.