Lucas Pouille - Jiri Vesely predictions and free betting tips [26/06/2024]

Today, we have an exciting second-round matchup at Wimbledon featuring Frenchman Lucas Pouille and Czech player Jiri Vesely.

Lucas Pouille

Once a top 10 player in the world rankings, Lucas Pouille is currently navigating through a challenging phase in his career. However, this year has shown an upward trend compared to the last two seasons, with Pouille now occupying the 213th position in the ATP rankings. Recently, he triumphed in the Challenger clay tournament in Mauthausen, Austria. In the final, he defeated Slovakia's Josef Kovalik with a convincing 2:0 (6:3, 6:3) victory.
 The Frenchman has primarily competed in challenger events this season. He didn't progress past the first round of qualifying in any Grand Slam tournaments this year. However, in the opening match of Wimbledon qualifiers, Lucas Pouille confidently defeated British player Jack Pinnington-Jones 2:0 (6:3, 6:0).

Jiri Vesely

The Czech player Jiri Vesely has faced similar struggles to his opponent. Once a solid top 100 player, injuries and a lack of ranking point defence have caused him to slip to 237th in the ATP rankings. Vesely is now striving to regain his former standings. However, the start of the season was disappointing, with eight consecutive losses on hard courts. His performance improved slightly on clay, winning a Challenger event in Prague.
 Following this victory, Vesely suffered four consecutive losses. Nevertheless, he managed to defeat the higher-ranked Frenchman Enzo Couacaud in the first round of qualifying with a 2:1 (6:2, 2:6, 6:4) scoreline.

Head-to-Head

Over their long careers, these players have met five times, with Vesely winning three of those encounters. Notably, all of Vesely's victories came on hard courts while Pouille clinched two wins on clay.

Match Prediction: Pouille vs Vesely

Both players are attempting to revive their careers during challenging times. On grass, Jiri Vesely has a slight edge. His powerful serve, combined with his experience, could be a decisive factor against Pouille, who isn't as well-prepared for grass play. Vesely's recent win over another French player, Quentin Halys, who has a similar playing style to Pouille, also bodes well. Last season, Vesely caused a significant upset by defeating American Sebastian Korda in the first round at Wimbledon. Considering Vesely's more successful grass-court experience, he is expected to triumph over Pouille in this match. A bet on the Czech player to win seems like a prudent choice.