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Jack Draper in the first round of 2021 Wimbledon, London, UK
Jack Draper in the first round of 2021 Wimbledon, London, UK | (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Tennis | Wimbledon 2022 | Draper looks to capitalise on Eastbourne run, takes on Ilkley winner Bergs

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Jack Draper v Zizou Bergs [WC]
  • H2H: First Meeting
LONDON, ENGLAND – After reaching the semi-finals in Eastbourne, Jack Draper is looking to capitalise on his momentum and takes on Ilkley challenger winner Zizou Bergs in the opening round.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Jack Draper v Zizou Bergs [WC] H2H: First Meeting
Wimbledon 2022 London, England
Grass (O) Prize Money: £50,000
Fourth on Court 12, not before 4pm BST BBC Sport

After reaching the Eastbourne semi-finals, where he lost in a tight three setter to Maxime Cressy, Jack Draper is looking to carry the momentum into Wimbledon and first up is Ilkley challenger winner Zizou Bergs.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)

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H2H: Jack Draper (WR 108) Zizou Bergs (WR 146)
Tournament Previous Best R1 (2021) N/A
1st Serve % 58.3 60.7
Service Games Won % 86.2 75.6
Break Points Saved % 73.2 54.3
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.7 46.2
Break Points Converted % 39.4 44.7

Draper has more consistency with his statistics but Bergs has an impactful return that the Brit should be wary of.

 

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Playing Styles and Prediction

Bergs earned his way into the main draw of Wimbledon after winning the Ilkley challenger where he beat Jack Sock in the final. The Belgian has a big serve and talented mixture of power and variety to his game that can be hard to overcome.

Draper won their clash earlier in the year by serving well and being bold with his decision-making and that’s what the Brit will have to do again here. Both players have effortless power that they can dictate matches with and it’s all about who is smarter with their shot-selection. Draper’s experience at the main tour and physicality should give him the edge in this entertaining opening round match.

Prediction: Draper in four sets.

 

 

 

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