Alexander Zverev is 3 wins away to conquer the title in Cincinnati. Alexander has defeated Nishesh Basavareddy 6-3 6-3, Brandon Nakashima 6-4 6-4 and Karen Khachanov 7-5 3-0 ret. to reach the quarter where he will face Ben Shelton.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Alexander Zverev’s projected draw includinghislikely opposition in Cincinnati Open. Zverev has a favorable record (13-8) with the likely opponents.

R1 – Bye
R2 – Nishesh Basavareddy (109) – 6-3 6-3
R3 – Brandon Nakashima (31) – 6-4 6-4
R4 – Karen Khachanov (12) – 7-5 3-0 ret.
1/4 – Ben Shelton (6) – H2H 3-0
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz (2) – H2H 6-5
or Andrey Rublev (11) – H2H 7-3
Fin – Jannik Sinner (1) – H2H 4-3
or Terence Atmane (136) – H2H 0-0
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Draw

1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Alexander Zverev

40 - 24win/loss in 2025

Rank
9
High
5
LLLLWWL
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 35-16 win-loss record in 2025, 21-6 on hard. In the previous 5 years, Ben has a 87-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Shelton will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 9 matches winning streak.

His best achievement of the current season was winning the competition in Toronto where he overcame Karen Khachanov in the final 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(3).

Last year in Cincinnati Open Shelton was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the quarter 3-6 7-6(3) 7-5.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Ben Shelton

This would be the 4th time that Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-5 for Alexander Zverev

71 - 9win/loss in 2025

Rank
1
High
1
LWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 71-9 28-4 22-1 10-3 11-1 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 51-6 record in 2025, 13-4 on hard. In the last 8 years, Alcaraz has a 110-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Alcaraz won 9 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of this current season was winning the title in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0, in Rome where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2), and in London where he beat Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2.

Last year in Cincinnati Open

Alcaraz was defeated by Gael Monfils in the 2nd round 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Carlos Alcaraz

This contest would be 12th time that Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz clash against each other. The head to head is 6-5 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Alexander Zverev could fight against Andrey Rublev. Their head to head is 7-3 for Alexander Zverev.

Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-3 for Alexander Zverev

58 - 6win/loss in 2025

Rank
2
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2025 58-6 24-3 11-2 15-0 8-1 0-0
2024 73-8 40-5 11-2 13-0 9-1 0-0
2023 64-15 28-7 8-3 20-2 8-3 0-0
2022 47-16 21-6 15-4 7-4 4-2 0-0
2021 49-22 22-8 10-6 17-6 0-2 0-0
2020 20-14 2-6 7-3 11-5 0-0 0-0
2019 62-24 12-6 17-8 31-7 2-3 0-0
2018 31-22 13-8 17-12 1-1 0-0 0-1

Jannik Sinner has a 30-3 win-loss record in 2025, 11-0 on hard. Regarding the last 8 years, Jannik has a 149-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 10 matches winning streak.

His most significant achievement of this current season was conquering the competition at the Australian Open where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, and at the Wimbledon where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.

Last year in Cincinnati Open Sinner conquered the competition after besting Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2.

H2H Alexander Zverev vs. Jannik Sinner

This contest would be 8th time that Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner square off. The head to head is 4-3 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), but they are 2-2 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Alexander Zverev may play Terence Atmane. Their H2H is 0-0.