Jack Draper vs Jack Pinnington Jones Prediction 6/24/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Jack Draper faces fellow Brit Jack Pinnington Jones in the Round of 16 at Eastbourne Open on Wednesday, June 24. Draper is playing his second match after two months away due to injury and had been a major doubt to appear at Wimbledon. Will the former Eastbourne semifinalist overcome compatriot Pinnington Jones, who registered a maiden main draw at this tournament? Here’s our Jack Draper vs Jack Pinnington Jones prediction. This preview will also include a Jack Draper vs Jack Pinnington Jones pick.

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In his first tour level match in over two months, Jack Draper defeated lucky loser Marcos Giron to reach the second round of the Eastbourne Open. Draper recently appointed Andy Murray as his coach this swing, but his preparations suffered a major blow as he did not recover in time from a knee injury to play at Queen’s. 

But in about one and a half hours of playing time, he beat Giron 6-4, 7-6 to progress. In the victory, Draper hit 6 aces and landed 71% of first serves in play. Draper won 76% of first serve points (32/42) and 71% of second serve points (12/17). He was broken just once in the match. It’s Draper’s first match win since early March when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the last 16 at Indian Wells. Draper is a former semifinalist at the Eastbourne Open.

Jack Pinnington Jones had not won a match at Eastbourne before this week. But the home wild card beat World No. 94 Marco Trungelliti in three sets to get his first win in this tournament. The match took 33 games to decide. Pinnington Jones prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in almost three hours. He improves to 16-15 for the season.

In the victory, Pinnington Jones hit 7 aces and 6 double faults. He landed 62% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (57/78). Pinnington Jones won 33% of second serve points (16/48) and saved 12 of 16 break points on his serve.

Jack Draper vs Jack Pinnington Jones Head-To-Head

Draper and Pinnington Jones have never faced off at any level, so this will be their first career meeting.

Jack Draper vs Jack Pinnington Jones Prediction

I think Draper’s biggest goal right now is to manage the knee and ensure he’s fit for Wimbledon. But winning matches will certainly help grow his confidence, because he has not won a ton after being out of action for months. But I thought his serve was exceptional in that first round and he needs that shot to work overtime for him to avoid prolonging points. That said, I fancy Draper to win this comfortably. His floor on grass is so high.

Nur Said's Pick: Draper in straight sets