Jack Draper had an amazing week at the 2024 Stuttgart Open, defeating Brandon Nakashima to reach his first ATP Tour-level final on grass.
This is Draper’s debut final this season, and it’s no shock since he’s great on grass. Growing up in the UK, he played a lot on this surface.
His skills on grass are clear in how he moves on the court. The low bounce in Stuttgart suits his flat, aggressive style and powerful serve .
Nakashima has been playing well too but couldn’t match Draper’s level in their semi-final clash. Draper took the first set 6-3 by breaking Nakashima’s serve twice.
Match Highlights:
Draper dominated with his serve, hitting 8 aces and losing only one point behind his first serve. He did make four double faults but barely lost any points otherwise.
On returns, Draper excelled by keeping the ball in play and winning rallies. He wasn’t afraid to attack either.
Nakashima served okay but struggled when rallies started. Draper broke him midway through to lead 4-2 and then easily finished the match.
Fans might think that Draper’s performance was simply outstanding!
The final score was a solid 6-3, 6-3 for Draper, with 13 aces and 35 winners. He lost just two points behind his first serve during the entire match—an impressive feat that earned him a spot in an ATP 250 final.
What do you think about Jack’s chances in the final?
