ATP Sofia Open: Jack Draper vs Adrian Mannarino; Preview, Head-To-Head and Prediction

The ATP Sofia Open was held for the first time in 2016 as part of the ATP Tour. We have had seven winners till now, and we are about to see our eighth champion. The final of the tournament has been declared as a showdown between Jack Draper and Adrian Mannarino. Being one of the last tournaments before the ATP Finals, the two players will lay it all out on the court to make sure they will be the winners.

The Sofia Open is a premier tournament in Bulgaria and as one of the year-ending events, it grants the player a mental boost for next season. Jannik Sinner is the only two-time champion, and we will soon get yet another player who might try to defend their title next year. So between Draper and Mannarino, who stands the better odds?

Jack Draper vs Adrian Mannarino: Preview

Jack Draper is a British youngster who has a great rhythm at the moment. He came into the tournament after winning the Bergamo Challenger, having dropped only two sets. The youngster did not have a great start to the year as he found himself exiting many tournaments early on. He also had to take a hiatus for the grass season due to injury.

But coming into the Sofia Open, he has had great momentum after his Bergamo win. He defeated top seed Lorenzo Musetti in the second round after a difficult first set. He hasn’t dropped a set so far in Bulgaria and is looking to win his first ATP 250 title as he enters the final.

Mannarino, like his final opponent, is also currently on a roll. The player is currently experiencing his best season so far in his career. He has won two ATP 250 titles at the Astana Open and the Hall of Fame Open in the US. He also rose back to his career-high ranking of 22, but he’s currently dropped down to 25.

Mannarino came into the Sofia Open with good momentum, like Draper. He dropped one set on the way to the final and almost lost another in the semifinal. However, he has triumphed over all obstacles in his path to set up a fantastic final in Bulgaria.

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Draper vs Mannarino: Head-to-head

The two finalists in Sofia have never played against each other before. Their bout will be a fresh match, and audiences in Bulgaria will see an exciting exchange of shots as both players try to triumph over the other with their strategies. They will also get to see a seasoned player battling against a fresh professional. However, there will be only one victor.

Prediction: Mannarino to take the trophy

Jack Draper has had a fantastic time in the last few months. His performances have been great, but the likelihood that he will overcome Mannarino is very small. The French player has had his best season this year and is looking to expand upon it by winning his fifth ATP title and expanding his arsenal of trophies.

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