Just two weeks away from Wimbledon now, the ATP Cinch Open at the Queen’s Club in London is in full swing. After thrilling matches between including a shock early exit from Holger Rune and a third-set tiebreak victory for Milos Raonic, the remainder of the first round take place. With the in-form Alex De Minaur battling the ever-tricky Lorenzo Musetti, who will be victorious?<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: 0-0<\/p>\n
The new British #1 has flourished in the grass season and is finally enjoying a sustained clean bill of health. Up against the world number #29<\/a>, he will have his work cut out although admittedly the Argentine doesn\u2019t have much grass court pedigree. Draper\u2019s major lefty serve and monstrous forehand will see him through comfortably. [tgdcta items=”1″ id=”170468″]<\/p>\n Head-to-head: 0-0<\/p>\n This is sure to be box-office entertainment. Shelton saw his grass court season start disappointingly with an opening round loss to James Duckworth last week. His French opponent took Lorenzo Musetti to two tiebreaks and showed considerable nerves to save match point after match point. Two men who never shy away from approaching the net, don\u2019t expect many long rallies. A slight upset may be on the cards.
\nPrediction: Draper in 2<\/em><\/p>\nBen Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard<\/h4>\n
\nPrediction: Mpetshi Perricard in 3<\/em><\/p>\n