Ben Shelton is about to start his campaign in the draw in Shanghai. In the previous edition of this tournament, he toppled Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-5 and Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Ben Shelton’s projected draw together withhispresumable opposition in Shanghai Rolex Masters. Shelton has a unfavourable record (3-15) against the presumable opponents.

R2 – David Goffin’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for David Goffin

David Goffin has a 13-21 record in 2025, 9-14 on hard. In the course of the previous 18 years, David has a 235-153 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Belgian won 4 of his last 10 matches.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Goffin lost to Taylor Fritz in the quarter 6-3 6-4.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. David Goffin

This contest would be 2^nd time that Ben Shelton and David Goffin fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Goffin (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

R3 – Gabriel Diallo’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

Gabriel Diallo has a 33-25 record in 2025, 14-14 on hard. In connection to the last 8 years, the Canadian has a 84-50 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 4 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of the year was conquering the competition in Hertogenbosch where he beat Zizou Bergs in the final 7-5 7-6(8).

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Gabriel surrendered to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the 1^st round 7-5 7-6(7).

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Gabriel Diallo

This contest would be 3^rd time that Ben Shelton and Gabriel Diallo clash against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Shelton and Diallo (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Yet, Ben Shelton could come up against Benjamin Bonzi. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Casper Ruud’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud has a 33-13 record in 2025, 12-7 on hard. In the course of the previous 11 years, Ruud has a 118-77 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ruud won 6 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant achievement of the season was winning the competition in Madrid where he overcame Jack Draper in the final 7-5 3-6 6-4.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Casper capitulated to Aleksandar Vukic in the 2^nd round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud

This match would represent the 4^th time that Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud clash against each other. The head to head is 2-1

for Ruud (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Ben Shelton may compete against Francisco Cerundolo. Their H2H is 2-0 for Ben Shelton.

1/4 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has a 31-10 win-loss record in 2025, 17-6 on hard. Regarding the previous 22 years, Djokovic has a 558-94 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 8 of his last 10 matches.

His most significant result of the season was conquering the title in Geneva where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(2).

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Novak capitulated to Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(4) 6-3.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Novak Djokovic

This match would represent the 2^nd time that Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.

However, Ben Shelton may fight against Andrey Rublev. Their H2H record is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.

1/2 – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 6-1 for Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has a 42-5 record in 2025, 23-2 on hard. Regarding the previous 8 years, Sinner has a 161-48 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Italian will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 5 matches winning streak.

His best result of this current year was conquering the title at the Australian Open where he overcame Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, at the Wimbledon where he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4, and in Beijing where he beat Learner Tien in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Sinner won the tournament after downing Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 6-3.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Jannik Sinner

This would be the 8^th time that Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner square off. The head to head is 6-1 for Sinner (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on hard in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Ben Shelton may compete against Taylor Fritz. Their H2H is 1-1.

Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev has a 47-20 record in 2025, 23-8 on hard. Talking about the last 13 years, Zverev has a 225-105 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 5 of his last 10 matches.

His best result of the current year was winning the tournament in Munich where he overcame Ben Shelton in the final 6-2 6-4.

Last year in Shanghai Rolex Masters Alexander was defeated by David Goffin in the 4^th round 6-4 7-5.

H2H Ben Shelton vs. Alexander Zverev

This would be the 5^th time that Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev clash against each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Ben Shelton may come up against Alex De Minaur. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Ben Shelton.