Summary
Jack Draper, a British tennis player, won his first match at the French Open by beating Italy's Mattia Bellucci. This victory marks Draper's first win at the French tournament after previous unsuccessful attempts, and he joins five other British players in the second round.
Key Facts
- Jack Draper won his first French Open match against Mattia Bellucci with scores 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.
- Draper is ranked fifth and is currently the British men's number one tennis player.
- He had lost in his first two appearances at Roland Garros but succeeded this year.
- Draper focused on staying calm and patient during the match, particularly in the longer Grand Slam format.
- Six British singles players, including Draper, advanced past the first round at the French Open for the first time since 1973.
- Draper has seen significant career progress, reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open last year.
- He aims to advance further in the tournament, inspired by confidence in his abilities on clay courts.
- Draper is set to face either Gael Monfils or Hugo Dellien in the second round.
