Jack Draper vs Aleksandar Vukic Preview & Prediction | 2025 Australian Open | Third Round

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Both Jack Draper and Aleksandar Vukic have been involved in successive five-set matches so this match really be a survival of the fittest examination

Start date/time: Friday 17th January, 2025, UK – not before 9:10am / US ET – not before 4:10am / US PT – not before 1:10am

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Eurosport / US – ESPN+

How to watch online: UK – Eurosport website & discovery+ / US – ESPN+ platforms

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Jack Draper vs Aleksandar Vukic ticket information

Jack Draper vs Aleksandar Vukic Prediction

Jack Draper has been far from his best so far in Melbourne but the 23-year-old Brit will be hoping that his two five-set matches will have enabled him to tune up for his third-round match against Aleksandar Vukic here.

After edging our Mariano Navone in the first round, he fought back 10- and 1-2 down to Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis to progress and now he faces Vukic in the Margaret Court Arena.

Vukic has had two five-set battles of his own against Damir Dzumhur and then 21st-seed Sebastian Korda last time out. The win over Korda was impressive given the fact his opponent generated 14 break points against him but they only converted four each. Vukic was the more efficient in the key moments.

That will not get him through this match however. Draper has had his warnings and he has had enough time on court to tune up. We expect him to be more ruthless here and expect the Brit to win in three or maybe four sets.

Jack Draper vs Aleksandar Vukic Tip: Jack Draper to win 3-0 or 3-1