LIVE: Wimbledon Round 1- Lloyd Harris v Gregoire Barrere

Lloyd Harris has been eagerly searching for a significant breakthrough to boost his confidence and revitalise his career since returning from an injury break earlier this year.

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Finally, in his most recent appearance in Mallorca, he achieved just that.

As a qualifier, he won an impressive five consecutive matches, and in the semi-finals, he even held multiple match points against the eventual champion, Christopher Eubanks.

Having achieved the significant result he desired, the former world No 31 now faces the challenge of maintaining this level and avoiding a return to his previous losing form.

Sustaining the momentum gained in Mallorca will be crucial, as it would validate all the hard work he put into that tournament.

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However, this task won’t be easy, as he currently holds a mediocre career record of 10 wins and 14 losses on grass, despite possessing a game that could potentially excel on this surface.

Despite facing challenges with injuries and a lack of confidence, the player ranked 298th in the world has exceeded expectations in slams this year.

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He achieved an upset victory over Lorenzo Musetti in a five-set battle during the first round of the Australian Open.

Additionally, in the first round of the French Open, he engaged in a competitive match against eventual semi-finalist Alexander Zverev.

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Head-to-head

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Lloyd Harris is likely to be more formidable on grass, but Gregoire Barrere is not far behind the South African in terms of current form, making the upcoming clash between them a fair and competitive match-up.