Jack Draper retired from his match against Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round of the Australian Open after two sets and the Spaniard was disappointed not to play out the match
In the Round of 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday, Jack Draper (ranked No. 18) meets Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3).Draper beat Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 on Friday in the Round of 32 in
Jack Draper’s transformation from tennis sick note to iron man of Melbourne Park has been inspired by an unexpected ally: a breathing coach, who is encouraging him to use his nose rather than his mouth.
Jack Draper has pulled out of the Australian Open after losing the first two sets to Carlos Alcaraz in their fourth-round match on Sunday. The British No.1 had suffered a hip injury before Christmas to prevent playing any warm-up events. And the No.15 seed reached the fourth round here by winning three five-set epic matches.
Despite still being very young, Jack Draper has already had many injuries during his career. The British player's body struggles to withstand the imposed rhythms of professional tennis and the physical problems have become too many, which is why it is urgent to reflect together with the members of his team.
Jack Draper is piling up several five-set matches after his latest at the Australian Open. He will have to ensure the endgame comes quicker in the first week of Slams.
JACK DRAPER was forced to quit the Australian Open halfway through his clash with Carlos Alcaraz. The British No1 retired injured against the Spaniard after losing the first two sets. Draper, 23,
Jack Drapers heroic Australian Open run ends in injury when trailing four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,
Australian Open fans have been criticised for ‘over-sexualising’ Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard overcame Jack Draper in Melbourne. Members of the crowd were wowed when Alcaraz ripped off his shirt after the last-16 match.
Despite coming into the Australian Open carrying some pain from pre-season, the No15 seed battled through three five-set matches in row. But after struggling through two sets of his fourth-round against Carlos Alcaraz, Draper retired trailing 7-5, 6-1.
Jack Draper taking painkillers to deal with tendinitis in hip after being forced to pull out injured when trailing Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 6-1 at the Australian Open; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,