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Jack Draper in the second round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA | (Photo by Mike Frey/Getty Images)

Tennis | ATP Lyon 2023 | Draper looks to catch-up on Roland Garros preparation against Muller

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Alexandre Muller
  • H2H: First Meeting
LYON, FRANCE – After missing most of the clay court season, Jack Draper will look to catch-up on his Roland Garros preparations in Lyon when he takes on Alexandre Muller in his opening match.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Alexandre Muller H2H: First Meeting
ATP Lyon 2023 Lyon, France
Clay (O) Prize Money: €6,035
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Jack Draper will play only his second clay court tournament this season ahead of Roland Garros as he takes on Alexandre Muller in his opening match.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 58) Alexandre Muller (WR 100)
Tournament Previous Best N/A N/A
1st Serve % 60 67.9
Service Games Won % 80.6 77.2
Break Points Saved % 67.1 56.3
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 53.1 51.1
Break Points Converted % 40 45.9

Draper will need to be aware of Muller’s efficiency on break points as the Brit looks to maintain his consistency on serve.

 
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Playing Styles and Prediction

Despite winning the Marrakech title earlier in the clay court season, Muller has had a fairly poor clay court season with the Frenchman yet to win back-to-back main draw matches on clay since the deep run in Morocco. Now Muller will look to gain some of that momentum back ahead of his home Grand Slam as he looks to take his aggressive game and translate that into a ranking rise inside the world’s top 100.

Draper will look to dominate on serve and maintain consistency by moving Muller out of position on court therefore neutralising the Frenchman’s power. Muller will try to be aggressive and proactive on return, testing Draper’s defensive skillset on clay. This will be a tough match for Draper but if the Brit can be aggressive enough with his forehand then he should advance against a player who is lacking confidence at the moment.

Prediction: Draper in three sets.

 

 

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