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.
1/4 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Alexander Zverev
| 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
| 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
| 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.