Jack Draper vs Riley Opelka preview, head to head, prediction and betting tips

Fixture: (25) Jack Draper vs. Riley Opelka

date: March 20, 2026

Championship: Miami It opens

circular: Round of 64

place: Miami Gardens, Florida

category: Professional tennis players Masters 1000

surface: Hard outdoors

Prize money: $9,415,725

Live broadcast: USA – Tennis Channel | United Kingdom – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN

Preview Jack Draper vs. Riley Opelka

No. 25 Jack Draper of Great Britain will face Riley Opelka of the United States in the round of 64 of the Miami Open on Friday, March 20.

Draper has improved a lot as a player over the past two seasons. He won the Indian Wells title last year and was able to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament this year.

The 24-year-old Briton reached the highest ranking of his career at No. 4 in the world last year, but injury has seen his ranking slide since then. It is currently ranked 26th globally.

On the other hand, Opelka has reached the second round at both the Australian Open and the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in the recent past. However, his inability to go deep in tournaments remains a concern.

The American hopes to find some form at home in the match against Draper. Opelka defeated Nuno Borges in three sets in the first round in Miami.

Jack Draper vs. Riley Opelka Head to Head

Draper and Opelka have yet to face each other on the ATP Tour. Therefore, their head-to-head standings are 0-0 at the moment.

Jack Draper vs. Riley Opelka odds

(Odds will be updated once available)

Jack Draper vs. Riley Opelka Predictions

Draper should have a great opportunity to exploit Opelka’s forehand, being a southpaw. Opelka will have to do well with his backhand while countering Draper’s forehand down the court.

Moreover, the Briton has developed good shooting as well. He has to use it intensively against Opelka to pull the American into the net again and again. Therefore, Opelka must be ready to step out of his comfort zone in the matchup against Draper.

However, Opelka has a very big serve, and if he is able to exploit that well, Draper should find it very difficult to break his serve. Opelka’s serve and forehand should go a long way toward a good result on Friday. However, if it turns into a battle of attrition, Draper should be able to win in the end.

He chooses: Draper wins in three sets.

Jack Draper vs Riley Opelka Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Draper to win in three sets

Tip 2 – The match has more than 20 matches

Tip 3 – Opelka hits more than 10 aces.