Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper on and what time does it start? Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper will take place on Thursday 18th January, 2024 – not before 01:15 (UK)
Where is Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper taking place? Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper being played on? Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper
What channel is Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper on in the UK? Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper live on their website
THE PREDICTION
World number 55 Jack Draper passed a significant test om Tuesday when he played, and won, his first ever five-set match, coming back from 2-1 down to beat Marcos Giron in searing heat. The 21-year-old blamed a mixture of stress and the conditions on his sudden need to vomit into the bin at the close of the match but he should be recovered in time to take part in a likely thriller with Tommy Paul, whom he beat in Adelaide last week for the second year on the spin. World number 14 Paul reached the semi-finals here last season to prove his efficacy in these conditions and he looked pleased to be back on Tuesday with an assured straight-sets victory over Gregoire Barrere.
It took eventual champion Novak Djokovic to stop the American from making the final last season but Draper is a vastly talented rising star capable of much better tennis than his current ranking suggests. Draper leads their head-to-head 2-0 having won both encounters in Adelaide in straight sets but back both players to win at least one here to leave the result up to chance.
TIP: BOTH PLAYERS TO WIN A SET
