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Jack Draper in the second round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA
Jack Draper in the second round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA | (Photo by Mike Frey/Getty Images)

Tennis | US Open 2023 | Draper looks to overcome fitness issues against Albot at US Open

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Radu Albot
  • H2H: First Meeting
NEW YORK, USA – Jack Draper will look to overcome fitness and injury problems when he takes on Radu Albot in his opening match at the US Open.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Radu Albot H2H: First Meeting
US Open 2023 New York, USA
Hard (O) Prize Money: $81,500
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Jack Draper will hope to overcome fitness and injury concerns as he begins his US Open campaign against Radu Albot.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 118) Radu Albot (WR 105)
Tournament Previous Best R3 (2022) R3 (2017)
1st Serve % 60.6 63.6
Service Games Won % 82.8 75.8
Break Points Saved % 69.2 61.8
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 52.9 51.1
Break Points Converted % 41.8 41.8

Both players are fairly even on both and serve as Draper will look to use his forehand to construct the points and shorten the rallies as much as possible.

 

 

Playing Styles and Prediction

Albot is in shaky form recently with the Moldovan’s last back-to-back wins at a tournament taking place at Wimbledon qualifying. However Albot’s serve and comfortable volleying skills are still a threat to any player on the tour as he looks to use the US Open as a base to build confidence from.

Draper will look to use his forehand to construct points effectively and efficiently as he aims to hit easy winners. Meanwhile Albot will look to use his serve to dictate the tempo of the match as he looks to limit Draper’s time on the ball and neutralise the Brit’s power. This match will depend on the Brit’s fitness levels with there always going to be question marks over Draper’s ability in a best of five set scenario. However if Draper can last the pace, then he should have no problems dealing with an out-of-sorts Albot.

Prediction: Draper in straight sets.

 

 

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