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Match Details
Fixture: (5) Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper
Date: 30 October, 2024
Tournament: Paris Masters 2024
Round: Second round (Round of 32)
Venue: AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
Category: Masters 1000
Surface: Hardcourt (Indoor)
Prize Money: $6,304,619
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper preview
Fifth seed Taylor Fritz is set to open his 2024 Paris Masters campaign in a highly anticipated second-round clash against World No. 15 Jack Draper on Wednesday, October 30.
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Fritz has had a standout season, highlighted by his first Grand Slam final appearance at the US Open and a rise to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 5. With two titles this year in Delray Beach and Eastbourne, Fritz has also secured his place at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Fritz took part at the Shanghai Masters last where he impressed with victories over Yosuke Watanuki, Holger Rune, and David Goffin before ultimately falling to record seven-time Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
Draper, too, has had a breakthrough year, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 15. He captured his biggest career title in Vienna last week, defeating an in-form Karen Khachanov in the final. He also claimed the Stuttgart Open crown, where he overcame Matteo Berrettini in a thrilling final.
Draper’s season has also featured big wins over the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Hubert Hurkacz, Alex de Minaur, and Stefanos Tsitsipas among others. He opened his Paris Masters campaign this week with a solid 7-5, 6-2 victory over fellow rising star Jiri Lehecka.
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper head-to-head
Taylor Fritz edges Jack Draper 2-1 in their head-to-head matchups and won their previous encounter 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-2 at the Paris Olympics earlier this year.
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper odds
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Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper prediction
Taylor Fritz has enjoyed strong success on the ATP tour this season, particularly on hard courts. He has been in excellent form in the latter half of the season and is coming off an impressive semifinal showing. He heads into Paris with a 49-20 match record so far this year, including 24-11 on hard courts and 2-1 indoors.
Jack Draper has also established himself as a formidable contender on hard courts this year, thanks to his powerful baseline game, big serve, and remarkable consistency. He holds a 38-21 record for the year, going 24-12 on hard courts and 6-2 indoors. He enters this matchup with impressive momentum, having won 13 of his last 15 matches, including a title run in Vienna last week.
Neither player has had much success at the Paris Masters, with Fritz holding a 6-4 record and Draper at 2-1 in Bercy.
While Fritz has the superior overall season record, Draper’s recent indoor success and his strong rhythm on the court could prove a real challenge for the American.
This clash, however, promises to be a thrilling one that could very likely go the distance. Experience may ultimately tip the scales in favor of Fritz, though Draper’s current form could make this anyone’s game.
Pick: Fritz to win in three sets.
