Thu Apr 10 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Draper Favored to Beat Giron in Monte Carlo Showdown
**MONTE CARLO, MONACO** – British tennis star Jack Draper is favored to win his second-round match against American qualifier Marcos Giron at the Monte-Carlo Masters, streaming live on TennisChannel.com at 9:20 a.m. ET (US only). The match pits two players coming off contrasting fortunes in recent tournaments; both enjoyed success at Indian Wells – Draper winning the title, Giron reaching the fourth round – before suffering early exits in Miami.
Giron, ranked 45th, enters the match with momentum following a first-round upset of Denis Shapovalov in Monte Carlo. However, Draper, ranked 39 spots higher at 34th, holds a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over Giron, with both previous matches going the distance, including a five-set thriller at the Australian Open in 2024.
While Draper’s powerful serve and aggressive style are considered his strengths, Giron’s baseline game could prove more effective on the clay court. A decisive victory for either player is not anticipated given their past encounters. Draper, however, will be keen to avoid a second consecutive first-round exit following his impressive Indian Wells performance. The winner advances to the round of 16 to face either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, or Corentin Moutet.
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