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Tennis | ATP Paris-Bercy 2024 | Draper aims to continue end of season momentum against Lehecka

Tony Fairbairn
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By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Jiri Lehecka
  • H2H: Lehecka leads 1-0
PARIS, FRANCE – Jack Draper aims to capitalize on his Vienna title when he competes in the final Masters 1000 event of the season in Paris and first up is Jiri Lehecka.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Jiri Lehecka H2H: Lehecka leads 1-0   
ATP Paris-Bercy 2024 Paris, France   
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 After winning his second career title in Vienna, Jack Draper is back in action and looking to continue the momentum in Paris when he takes on Jiri Lehecka in his opening round match.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 15) Jiri Lehecka (WR 30)
Tournament Previous Best R2 (2022) R1 (2023)
1st Serve % 58 61.5
Service Games Won % 84 86.7
Break Points Saved % 60.6 72.1
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51 45.9
Break Points Converted % 44 35.3

Draper has been clinical on return this season but the Brit is coming up against one of the most aggressive and awkward servers on the tour.

 

 

Playing Styles and Prediction

Lehecka has had a big impact on the tour this season having started the year winning the title in Adelaide, defeating Draper in the final, to reaching his first Masters 1000 semi-final in Madrid. However the Czech Republican has played a limited amount of tournaments as he has struggled to match the physical demands of the tour. Now Lehecka will hope to build some momentum heading into next season.

Draper will be aggressive on any short balls as he will look to finish points off quickly at the net given how much tennis he has played in the second half of the season. Meanwhile Lehecka will dictate play with his aggressive serving as he looks to move Draper out of the court and create space for easy winners. Based on confidence and fitness Draper should have enough to claim victory but any signs of fatigue or lack of concentration will be punished by Lehecka.

Prediction: Draper in three sets.

 

 

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