Prediction Of Machac Vs Draper H2H, Who Will Win At ATP Erste Bank Open 2024?

What Time Will Tomas Machac Play Against Jack Draper?

Machac and Draper are on the Day 5 Schedule at Erste Bank Open 2024 on Friday 25 October 2024. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic and Jack Draper from Great Britain have faced each other twice in their careers and are currently tied with one win each. Their first encounter took place on clay in Geneva, Switzerland, where Machac emerged victorious with a score of 7-6(6), 6-1 in the Round of 32. However, Draper defeated Machac in their second meeting at the US Open in the Round of 16, winning convincingly with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.

In addition to their head-to-head matches, Machac and Draper have also participated in a few other tournaments. They met at the Eckental CH in Germany on carpet, where Machac won in a tough three-set battle with a score of 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4 in the Round of 32. Another encounter between them took place at the Orleans CH in France on hard court, with Machac triumphing in three sets again, this time with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the final.

Tomas Machac, aged 24 and ranked 27th in the world, achieved his career-high ranking of 25 in October 2024. He broke into the top 100 players by the end of 2022 and had a successful year in 2024. Machac reached the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai after defeating Alcaraz, the world No. 2 at the time (although lost to Sinner, the world No. 1, in the semifinals). Another notable achievement for Machac was reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 in Miami, where he upset Rublev, who was ranked No. 6 in the world at that time. Moreover, Machac secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Djokovic, the world No. 1, in the Geneva final to reach his first ATP Tour final in 2024. In addition to his singles success, Machac represented the Czech Republic in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, reaching the second round after defeating Sousa. He also won a gold medal in the mixed doubles final with Siniakova, defeating Zhang in the men’s singles first round. Furthermore, Machac has an impressive record in Challenger tournaments, boasting a 110-54 win-loss record, including back-to-back titles in Orleans and Mouilleron le Captif in October 2023. Off the court, Machac reveals his favorite sports team to be the Chicago Bulls and his hero to be Michael Jordan.

On the other hand, Jack Draper, aged 22 and currently ranked 18th in the world (his career-high ranking), experienced significant improvements in his rankings throughout 2022. He broke into the top 200 in February, the top 100 in June, and the top 50 in September. In October 2024, he achieved his career-high ranking of No. 18. Draper’s notable achievements include reaching the semifinals of the 2024 US Open, becoming the fourth British man in the Open Era to achieve this feat. Although he lost to eventual champion Sinner in the semifinals, Draper showcased his abilities by not dropping a single set until that stage. Draper’s first ATP Tour title came at the 2024 Stuttgart final, where he defeated the two-time champion, Berrettini. Additionally, he earned his biggest career win by defeating Alcaraz, who was ranked No. 2 at the time, in the second round of the Queen’s Club tournament. Draper’s breakthroughs in 2022 included reaching the semifinals at Eastbourne as a wild card, securing wins against top-ranked players such as Tsitsipas, Auger-Aliassime, and Sinner. In his junior career, Draper achieved a career-high ranking of No. 7 and reached the Wimbledon boys’ singles final in 2018, where he defeated Mejia in a thrilling match with a score of 7-6, 6-7, 19-17 in the semifinals. Currently, Draper holds the No. 17 position in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.

In their upcoming match, Machac will aim to reach his fourth ATP Tour semifinal and his third in the past four events. He has a positive record against top 20 players since the US Open, with a 5-3 record (8-19 overall in his career). A victory in the quarterfinals would propel him to a career-high ranking of No. 24. On the other hand, Draper is looking to advance to his 8th tour-level semifinal, his second on indoor courts. Previous achievements include reaching the final in Sofia in 2023 and performing well above the ATP 250 level at Acapulco and the US Open this year. Draper currently holds the No. 17 position in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Machac will win.
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