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Tennis | ATP Monte-Carlo 2024 | Draper aims to regain momentum on clay against Hurkacz

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Hubert Hurkacz [10]
  • H2H: Hurkacz leads 2-1
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – Jack Draper aims to regain his form and momentum when he begins his clay court season against Hubert Hurkacz in Monte-Carlo.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Hubert Hurkacz [10]       H2H: Hurkacz leads 2-1   
ATP Monte-Carlo 2024 Monte-Carlo, Monaco  
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After a disappointing last few weeks, Jack Draper will look to rebuild some momentum on clay when he takes on tenth seed Hubert Hurkacz.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 39) Hubert Hurkacz (WR 8)  
Tournament Previous Best R2 (2023) Quarter-Final (2022)   
1st Serve % 56.1 64.1
Service Games Won % 81.9 91.1
Break Points Saved % 65.7 68.3
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 52.6 48.5
Break Points Converted % 50.5 35.6

Draper will aim to maintain his efficiency on return against Hurkacz’s effective serving which has been tough to break down for many players this season.

 

 

Playing Styles and Prediction

After some disappointing form in the last month, Hurkacz has responded in style by beginning his clay court season with a title in Estoril. Now the world number eight will hope that this is a platform for bigger things as he aims for a positive clay court season heading into Wimbledon.

Draper use the forehand to dictate play and create angles in order to force Hurkacz into difficult positions in the court. Meanwhile Hurkacz will hope to keep up his efficiency on serve as he looks to neutralize Draper’s returning power. When the two players met last year, Hurkacz won in three tight sets and it could be the same outcome this year as a tight match is expected with Hurkacz having slightly more confidence at the moment.

Prediction: Hurkacz in three sets.  

 

 

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