By Tony Fairbairn
- Jack Draper v Thanasi Kokkinakis [Q]
- H2H: Tied at 1-1
MADRID, SPAIN – Jack Draper looks to overcome tiebreak heartbreak from Munich as he battles Thanasi Kokkinakis in Madrid.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Jack Draper v Thanasi Kokkinakis | H2H: Tied at 1-1 |
| ATP Madrid 2024 | Madrid, Spain |
| Clay (O) | Prize Money: €20,360 |
| Fourth on Arantxa Sanchez Stadium (Not before 15:00 BST) | Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required |
After losing another last set tiebreak in Munich, Jack Draper aims to continue his improved performances in Madrid when he takes on Thanasi Kokkinakis in his opening round match.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)
| H2H: | Jack Draper (WR 43) | Thanasi Kokkinakis (WR 93) |
| Tournament Previous Best | R2 (2022) | R1 (2015, 2023) |
| 1st Serve % | 58.2 | 62.9 |
| Service Games Won % | 82.4 | 78.9 |
| Break Points Saved % | 62.3 | 59.6 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 52.9 | 48.4 |
| Break Points Converted % | 50.4 | 29.4 |
Draper has been significantly more efficient on return while Kokkinakis has been more consistent on his first serve.
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Playing Styles and Prediction
A challenger title in Sarasota means that Kokkinakis has entered the Roland Garros main draw as he returns to the world’s top 100. The Australian has been rewarded in recent weeks for going back to basics in his bid to regain confidence. Now Kokkinakis will aim for a successful few weeks and has made a good start by qualifying for Madrid.
Draper will aim to continue his confidence from the baseline as he looks to continue his efficient returning. Meanwhile Kokkinakis will aim to dominate with his forehand as the Australian aims to neutralize Draper’s firepower with depth and pace. This will be a tricky match for Draper but as long as he keeps his consistency on serve then the Brit should have too much quality for Kokkinakis, who may fancy his chances in these conditions.
Prediction: Draper in three sets.
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