By Tony Fairbairn
- Dan Evans [28] v Jason Kubler [Q]
- H2H: First Meeting
LONDON, ENGLAND – Dan Evans is looking for a deep Wimbledon run and his first obstacle is Australian qualifier Jason Kubler.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Dan Evans [28] v Jason Kubler [Q] | H2H: First Meeting |
| Wimbledon 2022 | London, England |
| Grass (O) | Prize Money: £50,000 |
| TBC | BBC Sport |
Dan Evans is hoping for a place in the second week of Wimbledon in a tough draw and first up for the Brit is Australian qualifier Jason Kubler.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)
| H2H: | Dan Evans (WR 33) | Jason Kubler (WR 98) |
| Tournament Previous Best | R3 (2016, 2019, 2021) | R1 (2018) |
| 1st Serve % | 61.7 | 66.4 |
| Service Games Won % | 74.8 | 81.8 |
| Break Points Saved % | 55 | 60 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 49.9 | 49.2 |
| Break Points Converted % | 41.6 | 50.7 |
Evans will need to be aware of Kubler’s effective serve and break point conversion statistics but the Brit will be confident knowing he has the more experience at this level.
Playing styles and prediction
Kubler has now qualified for the second grand slam in a row and enters this opening round match having won 12 of his last 13 matches. The Australian has a big serve and a gritty baseline game to match which can cause opponents trouble and once confidence is high can be hard to beat.
Evans will need to use his slice well and continue to be smart with his serve and return. The Brit knows that if he produces a good level then he should win here but any lapses of concentration and Kubler will pounce and make it very difficult for him. As long as Evans doesn’t allow the Australian time to swing the momentum of the match then the Brit should advance.
Prediction: Evans in four sets.
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