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Tennis | Madrid Open 2023 | Evans looks to build on Barcelona form against Zapata Miralles

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Dan Evans [19] v Bernabe Zapata Miralles
  • H2H: First Meeting
MADRID, SPAIN – Dan Evans is looking to build on his form in Barcelona as he takes on Bernabe Zapata Miralles in his Madrid opener.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Dan Evans [19] v Bernabe Zapata Miralles H2H: First Meeting
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After reaching the semi-finals in Barcelona, Dan Evans is looking to build on his recent clay court confidence as he takes on Bernabe Zapata Miralles in Madrid.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Dan Evans (WR 24) Bernabe Zapata Miralles (WR 42)
Tournament Previous Best R3 (2021, 2022) QR1 (2021)
1st Serve % 62.3 64.5
Service Games Won % 76.4 65.5
Break Points Saved % 63.2 51.7
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.5 51.8
Break Points Converted % 37.8 45.2

Evans will need to continue to produce high quality points on serve given Zapata Miralles’ efficiency on return, in particular break points.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Apart from two tournaments in South America earlier this year, Zapata Miralles hasn’t had the best of seasons as he looks to have an outside chance of gaining a Roland Garros seeding. The Spaniard celebrated in crazy fashion after earning his first main draw win in Madrid and is looking to use that confidence to boost the rest of his tournament.

Evans will look to serve consistently well and be aggressive on return as he looks to test Zapata Miralles’ defensive skills. Meanwhile the Spaniard will look to produce deep baseline shot-making to test Evans’ ability to be aggressive from defensive positions. This will be a tricky match for Evans but if he can be aggressive in the right moments and remain patient from the baseline, then he should edge this match.

Prediction: Evans in three sets.

 

 

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