Over the past few months, American tennis has seen a massive improvement. Many players from the country are present in the top 20 of the world rankings and playing consistently across the tournaments. Among them is the 26-year-old Tommy Paul. The American star is ranked 14th on the ATP rankings chart and is looking to make it big this season. His next match is against Jack Draper, ranked 62.

The Adelaide International is Paul’s first tournament this year. It serves as a vital warm-up event for the Australian Open, starting this weekend. Let’s dig deep into the exciting upcoming clash between Paul and Draper.

Tommy Paul vs Jack Draper: Preview

The American star is the top seed at the Adelaide International and a hot favorite to win the title. He was handed a bye in the first round and was pitted against the local star, Alex Bolt, in the second round. The 26-year-old required little time to dispatch Bolt, winning the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.

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On the other hand, Draper enters the quarterfinal on the back of a hard-fought victory. In a match lasting more than three and a half hours, Draper defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets 5-7, 7-6 (9), 7-6 (7). Before this, Draper overcame the challenge of the fifth seed, Sebastian Baez, in the opening round of the tournament.

Paul vs Draper: Head-to-Head

Last year, the two faced each other around the same time. Paul and Draper went up against each other in the round of 16 clash at the Adelaide 2 event. Despite having the favorites tag, Paul lost the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. However, the times have changed.

Tommy Paul is back to his best and it will be difficult for Draper to emulate his previous result against the rapidly rising star.

Prediction: Paul to triumph

The American star will be hoping to continue his winning momentum ahead of the Australian Open. He will be looking to avenge last year’s defeat against Draper and is predicted to win the match in straight sets.

It’ll be interesting to see how the game shapes out. Their clash takes place tomorrow on the center court during the evening session. It is Paul’s game to lose and will hope to come out all guns blazing.

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