Rafael Jodar, the nineteen-year-old Spaniard, is set to face Tomas Machac in the second round of the Grand Prix Hassan II. This clay-court ATP 250 event in Marrakech follows Jodar’s recent straight-sets upset over Dusan Lajovic in the first round on March 31.
Jodar’s Form on Clay
Jodar, ranked No. 89, has eight wins in his last 10 clay matches. He also recently broke into the top 100 at Miami.
Match Preview: Jodar vs. Machac
Jodar will leverage his aggressive baseline play, which is well-suited to the clay surface, against the No. 55 Czech player. Machac received a bye but enters the match with shaky form on dirt, with three wins in his last 10 clay outings following an Adelaide title and injuries.
Head-to-Head and Predictions
There is no head-to-head history between Jodar and Machac. Trader consensus suggests Machac’s experience tempers Jodar’s hot streak in what is expected to be a closely contested match.
The match in Marrakech should be closely fought.