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Tennis | ATP Tokyo 2024 | Draper aims to bounce back from Davis Cup setback against qualifier Bellucci

Tony Fairbairn
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By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Mattia Bellucci [Q]
  • H2H: First Meeting
TOKYO, JAPAN – Jack Draper aims to bounce back from his two defeats at the Davis Cup when he takes on qualifier Mattia Bellucci in Tokyo.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Mattia Bellucci [Q] H2H: First Meeting   
ATP Tokyo 2024 Tokyo, Japan
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After a busy last few weeks in New York and Manchester, Jack Draper will look to finish the season strong as the British number one takes on Mattia Bellucci in his Tokyo opener.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2024)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 20) Mattia Bellucci (WR 103)
Tournament Previous Best R1 (2023) N/A
1st Serve % 57.8 61.7
Service Games Won % 83.8 86
Break Points Saved % 60.1 71.6
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.3 50
Break Points Converted % 44 35.1

Draper will aim to continue his efficiency on return against a consistent and aggressive server like Bellucci.

 

 

Playing Styles and Prediction

After a disappointing start to the season, Bellucci has picked up his form having qualified for Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. Furthermore Bellucci has excelled on the Challenger circuit with deep runs especially in American and the aggressive Italian is now looking to end the year in the world’s top 100.

Draper will look to continue his efficient and proactive returning as he will be smart on returns and will aim to set up shots on his powerful forehand. Meanwhile Bellucci will maintain a high percentage of first serves as he aims to dictate the tempo of the rallies and force Draper behind the baseline. Bellucci is expected to make an aggressive start to the match but as the match goes on Draper should have the maturity and quality to prevail in a testing opening round match in Japan.

Prediction: Draper in three sets.     

 

 

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