Jack Draper takes on Alexander Bublik live: British prospect's start time, past encounters, and streaming guide for potential progress to French Open semi-finals
Jack Draper Aims for French Open Quarterfinals Debut Against Alexander Bublik
Prepare for a thrilling showdown tonight as Jack Draper, the current British No.1, takes on Alexander Bublik in the last 16 of the French Open. After crushing Joao Fonseca in straight sets, Draper is eyeing his first quarter-final appearance at this prestigious tournament.
Before this tournament, Draper had no wins at Roland Garros, but his impressive run is catapulting him into contender territory. His deep progress in events has propelled him up the world rankings to No.5, and an impressive victory against Bublik could set up a tantalizing quarter-final match against Jannik Sinner.
The match will take place on Monday, June 3, on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Kickoff is expected at 4pm UK time, following the conclusion of Madison Keys vs Hailey Baptiste.
Draper's French Open Run: A Review
Draper's victory against Fonseca marks his first win at Roland Garros. His formidable streak of reaching the later stages of events has elevated him in the rankings, and he's proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Bublik versus Draper: Head-to-Head
Draper and Bublik have faced off twice before on the ATP Tour. Their initial encounter was in 2021 at the Queens Club in London, where Draper emerged victorious with a 7-6, 7-6 win. In their subsequent clash last year at the Adelaide International in Australia, Draper triumphed again, this time securing a 7-6, 6-4 victory in the semi-finals en route to the final, which he sadly lost to Jiri Lehecka.
This history favors Draper, but Bublik will be hungry for a revenge win after two defeats in as many meetings.
Quotes from the Contenders
Speaking after his French Open win, Draper stated, "I played well. The conditions were tough, but I felt my first set was key. I got on top of him and my forehand was working well. I served pretty well, and I had a good mental performance.”
On facing Draper, Bublik acknowledged, "He's an incredibly talented player. Last year, he was ranked 40th in the world, and now he's in the top five. I don't know what I need to do to beat him, but I'll give it my best shot.”
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup! If you want to keep up with future tournaments, be sure to check out platforms like Sky Sports and RolandGarros.com for live coverage.
Jack Draper's potential victory against Alexander Bublik could see him face Jannik Sinner in the French Open quarterfinals, marking a significant milestone in his career. Meanwhile, Draper's tennis career boasts victories not only on the grass courts of the Queens Club but also on the hard courts of the Adelaide International.
