Jack Draper in the first round of the 2022 Miami Open, USA
Jack Draper in the first round of the 2022 Miami Open, USA ¦ (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Tennis | Madrid Open 2022 | Draper given clay-court opportunity as he takes on Sonego in opening match

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper [WC] v Lorenzo Sonego
  • H2H: First Meeting
MADRID, SPAIN – Jack Draper given an opportunity to test his skills on clay as he takes on Lorenzo Sonego in his opening match in the Spanish capital.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper [WC] v Lorenzo Sonego H2H: First Meeting
Madrid Open Madrid, Spain
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Jack Draper has an opportunity to test his clay court skills as he takes on Lorenzo Sonego in his Madrid opener.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 124) Lorenzo Sonego (WR 27)
Tournament Previous Best N/A N/A
1st Serve % 58 68.7
Service Games Won % 85 80.5
Break Points Saved % 66.7 67.8
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.7 45.3
Break Points Converted % 37.5 35

Although Draper’s good form this season shows in the stats, it will be hard for the Brit to be consistent against higher level of opposition.

 

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Playing Styles and Prediction

The Italian is currently entering his favourite time of year but will be disappointed after failing to win back-to-back matches in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. Now Sonego will look to build his confidence especially with points to defend in Rome next week.

Draper will like conditions in Madrid as the ball will move through the air quickly due to the altitude but will need to time his aggression right. Good point construction and consistency are the keys to the match for both men as the start of the match will set the tempo. This should be a good test to see how Draper’s game holds up on clay but this could be a step too far at the moment.

Prediction: Sonego in straight sets.

 

 

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