Monte-Carlo 2023: Baez vs Draper Tennis Pick & Prediction

TennisSection previews the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters first-round match featuring Sebastian Baez vs Jack Draper on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Baez vs Draper Match Preview and Prediction

Will Sebastian Baez get the win? Will Jack Draper pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where one of the toughest clay courters in the game takes on the talented young Brit. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 32 at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters?

Sebastian Baez suffered a tough loss to Casper Ruud in Estoril, playing high quality tennis in the early stages of the match but failing to challenge the eventual champion after the first set. Despite that loss, he’s one of the best on clay and as he takes on Jack Draper, a player with far more firepower than him, he’ll be happy to possess far more experience on the dirt. Let’s see if Baez is able to grind out a tough first win for a place in the Round of 32 at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Jack Draper has only ever played one clay event so far in his career, as he takes on Sebastian Baez, he’ll be fully aware that he is the far inferior clay court player. However, Draper has big ground strokes and is able to dictate from the back of the court well when he has time. I still feel he’s most dangerous when he’s able to take the ball earlier, however, Draper will be a tough matchup for anybody. Let’s see if he can challenge Baez for a spot in the next round of the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Baez vs Draper Prediction and Pick

Sebastian Baez and Jack Draper have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. I think it’s a tough matchup for Baez given Draper’s burgeoning potential and his ability to hit big. However, Baez is equally excellent at hitting a heavy ball that he can move around the court, being able to dictate from practically any position with how quick he is on this surface. Let’s see if the Argentine is able to grab the win and move through here at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters.