Draper is a more stable and stronger player than Popyrin, who often loses to simple opposition. Draper showed good form last season, while Popyrin couldn't maintain a high level of play after winning the Masters in Montreal. Draper performs well on hard courts, achieving decent results at tournaments like the US Open and Cincinnati. It is expected that Draper will handle Popyrin and win the match, possibly in two sets. Therefore, Draper is predicted to cover the game handicap (-2.5).
