


The stage is set in Doha for an exhilarating ATP 500 final on February 22, 2025, with British sensation Jack Draper against Russian dynamo Andrey Rublev. The two players each have a volatile mix of rookie ferocity and veteran guile, and the match promises to be as compelling as it will be unpredictable. While Rublev has dominated their past encounters 3-0, Draper's recent form in the tournament—defined by powerful serves and a ability to win consecutive game-making ones—is telling us that he's ready to turn the tables. In a match where momentum can switch on the liveness of a single ace, we dive deep preview and offer our top five betting picks for this high-stakes encounter.
Claim Welcome BonusJack Draper
Jack Draper's journey to the final has been an emotional rollercoaster of determination. Playing for the United Kingdom and currently ATP 16, Draper has shown his ability to overpower rivals with his strong serve and courageous playing style. In his final tournament, he recorded wins against Alexei Popyrin, Christopher O'Connell, Matteo Berrettini, and Jiri Lehecka—turning the tide with commanding sets such as a 6-2, 7-6 win over Popyrin and a thrilling three-set victory over top-seeded competitors. Draper's semifinal figures tell a telling tale: a 14-ace onslaught and an efficient serve (62% first serve) have been his hallmark, although there has been some vulnerability on the break-point. Riding a four-game winning streak of his own, Draper is in good spirits, but the challenge in the final will be learning to adapt his game to Rublev's go-for-broke speed and precision.
Andrey Rublev
Russian ATP 10 Andrey Rublev enters the final with an air of cool consistency and brute power. Rublev's recent exploits have included comfortable wins over Alexander Bublik, Nuno Borges, Alex de Minaur, and a hard-fought victory against Felix Auger Aliassime. Rublev has demonstrated a knack for staying cool under pressure with a 70% first-serve percentage and a staggering 100% break points saved in his semifinal. Though he's been susceptible to double faulting here and there (three in his semifinal), the rest of his game has been sound. More importantly, Rublev also has a mental edge in their head-to-head meetings—having taken all three previous match-ups against Draper. The blend of speed, aggression, and tactical play are what have made him such a nightmare to play in Doha, and his advantage in high-stakes matches is very likely to reveal itself when it counts most.
Expert Betting Tips
✅ Totals Games
Prediction: Anticipate a match that exceeds the norm. With the competitive nature and prospects of tight service games, a bet on the over 22.5 games would be lucrative. Both players can hold serve and also engage in extended rallies, setting up a marathon match scenario.
✅ Total Sets
Prediction: Rublev might have the head-to-head edge, but expect a battle that won't be a simple two-setter. Since both would like to make an impression here, the match can go the three-set route. Three sets are the most plausible outcome; wager on that.
✅ Sets Correct Score
Prediction: For the purists who wish to predict the precise scoreline, our best guess is a 2-1 Rublev win. Expect a close match in which Rublev edges the deciding set from Draper, with potential set scores of 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. This correct score bet captures the essence of a hard-fought final, honoring both the unpredictability and quality on display.
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