Munich 2024: Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper preview, head-to-head, prediction, and picks | BMW Open
Match Details
Fixture: (3) Taylor Fritz vs (6) Jack Draper
Date: April 19, 2024
Tournament: BMW Open 2024
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: English Garden, Munich, Germany
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Outdoor Clay
Prize Money: €651,865
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper preview
Third seed Taylor Fritz will take on sixth seed Jack Draper in the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024.
Fritz has made a promising start to the season by chalking up 13 wins from 19 matches and a title-winning run in the Delray Beach Open. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets, 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
The American entered Munich on the back of early exits in the Miami Open and the Monte-Carlo Masters. After succumbing to a first-round loss against Lorenzo Musetti in Monte-Carlo, he made amends by defeating Alejandro Moro Canas in Munich. Fritz outfoxed the Spaniard with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-1 in the second round.
Jack Draper, meanwhile, has also made a bright start to the season by amassing 11 wins from 18 matches and a runner-up finish in the Adelaide International. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open, where he lost to World No. 11 Alex De Minaur.
Draper entered the BMW Open on the back of early exits in Miami and Monte-Carlo. He began his campaign with a solid win over Vit Kopriva and then showed his class against Rudolf Molleker in the second round. Draper defeated the German Molleker in a thrilling three-set match, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper head-to-head
Draper leads the head-to-head against Fritz 1-0. He defeated the American in the Queen's Club Championships 2022 in London.
Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper odds
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Taylor Fritz vs Jack Draper prediction
A gripping encounter is on the cards between Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper in the quarterfinals of the BMW Open. Both players have made a slow start to their clay court swing and will be eager to make a deep run in Munich.
Fritz has been knocking on the door to make a significant impact on tour in the last two years. He will be hoping to raise his level and register a strong result this year. The American is one of the cleanest timers of the tennis ball and has a steady all-around game on court.
Draper, on the contrary, has also been impressive since his arrival on the main tour. He will feel gutted to have not captured a title so far, despite making the finals of the Sofia Open 2023 and Adelaide International 2024. The youngster has used his serve and forehand to good effect in the last couple of matches and only conceded two break points against Rudolf Molleker in the previous round.
Ultimately, the player who recovers well and executes their strategy to the tea will have the upper hand in this bout. The Munich crowd can expect a close contest between the duo. Draper has the pedigree to present a stern challenge to Fritz, but the American should be able to withstand the early pressure and use his experience at the highest level to win.
Pick: Fritz to win in three-sets.