The Wimbledon season is in full swing and the fans are enjoying the complete action-packed madness. It is the second round and nothing better than an all-English encounter to take them off their seats. Jack Draper, who is considered a dark horse coming into the event, will look to take on compatriot Cameron Norrie. With form by his side and recent title success, he looks unstoppable at the moment.

On the other hand, Norrie, who has been struggling with form, will be looking to get over Jack Draper and make a mark at the event. With the stage set for a thrilling encounter, who will come out on top?

Jack Draper vs Cameron Norrie: Preview

Jack Draper, ranked No. 28, reached the second round after a hard-fought victory over Elias Ymer, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Draper displayed aggressive play, scoring 152 points to Ymer’s 131 and hitting 60 winners. With 14 aces and only 3 double faults, Draper won 75% of his first serves and 52% of his second serves, despite conceding the serve five times.

He broke Ymer seven times with a 41% conversion rate. Draper’s best result this year was winning the Stuttgart title against Matteo Berrettini. He holds a 21-13 win-loss record in 2024, including 8-1 on grass.

On the other hand, Cameron Norrie advanced to the second round after defeating Facundo Diaz Acosta 7-5, 7-5, 6-3. Norrie scored 108 points to Diaz Acosta’s 80, displaying aggressive play with 41 winners. He served 4 aces and committed 5 double faults, winning 76% of his first serves and 54% of his second serves, despite conceding serve four times.

Norrie broke Diaz Acosta eight times with a 62% conversion rate. His best result this year was reaching the semifinals in Rio de Janeiro. Norrie holds a 16-14 win-loss record in 2024, including 2-3 on grass.

Draper vs Norrie: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, Cameron Norrie is the clear winner among the two. With a 100% win record, he has dominated Draper in the head-to-head records. Interestingly, these guys have faced each other only 2 times and on both occasions, Norrie has come out on top.

• ATP Queen’s Club

2021 was the first time when the two Brits collided against each other. Norrie, who was a dark horse at that time, quite comfortably came out on top and secured a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 win.

• ATP 1000 Masters Miami

A year later, these two guys met again, and this time it was at the ATP Miami Open. Cameron Norrie, with nothing but a win on his mind, was determined to do anything to pull his opponent out of the event. He comfortably managed to do so and defeated Jack Draper 7-6, 6-4, and made his way into the next round.

Prediction: Jack Draper to clinch the win and make his way into the next round

While Cameron Norrie might be having the head-to-head advantage coming into the match, the result might not be the same this time around. Things have been very different this year and with the way Jack Draper has played, he looks like a top contender to clinch the win against Norrie and make his mark in the head-to-head stats.

As for Norrie, if he wants to stand a chance to come out on top in the match, he will have to produce something extraordinary considering Draper’s recent run of form. With the stage set for a thrilling encounter, who are you backing? Do let us know in the comments below!