Jack Draper fails at Alcaraz: Emotional rollercoaster in Rome!

Jack Draper fails at Alcaraz: Emotional rollercoaster in Rome!

Jack Draper suffered a bitter defeat in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. The young British tennis pro lost to Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-4, ending his remarkable clay court adventure in Rome. Draper had only managed nine tour-level wins on clay the previous season, making his reach to the final round of the Madrid Open, where he lost to Casper Ruud, all the more impressive. There he impressed by making it to the final without losing a set.

In the match against Alcaraz, Draper showed a promising performance at the beginning and even led 4-2 in the first set. But then a series of unforced errors allowed the Spanish star to turn the game around and ultimately win. Draper expressed his frustration after the loss, citing negative emotions that hindered him. This was evident as he became visibly frustrated during the game; An incident in which he previously broke his racket against Vit Kopriva illustrated his emotional state.

Emotional roller coaster ride

After the defeat, Draper showed a mix of disappointment and determination. Despite the early exit in Rome, he has a remarkable record of 22-6 this season. Draper now plans to focus on the upcoming French Open in the hope of achieving a better result than last year, where he suffered an early exit. He is considered a strong contender for the later stages of the tournaments.

While Alcaraz will now face Lorenzo Musetti or Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, Draper remains optimistic for the future. His successes so far, especially his inclusion in the top five of the world rankings, strengthen his self-confidence and hope for success in the upcoming Grand Slam tournaments.

Although the loss to Alcaraz was painful, Draper sees an opportunity to learn from the experience to develop and come back stronger.

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