June 18, 2025

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What Draper must do to bridge Sinner & Alcaraz gap

What Draper must do to bridge Sinner & Alcaraz gap

Summary

Jack Draper, a British tennis player, was disappointed with his loss at the French Open, which ended his chance to compete against top-ranked players. Despite recent progress, he acknowledges the need to improve and gain more experience to keep up with top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Key Facts

  • Jack Draper lost in the fourth round of the French Open to Alexander Bublik.
  • This loss prevented Draper from facing world number one Jannik Sinner, whom he aims to compete against.
  • Draper has shown significant progress over the past year, reaching the fourth round in recent Grand Slam tournaments.
  • Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have won the last five Grand Slam titles.
  • Draper has played fewer high-level matches compared to Sinner and Alcaraz, hindering his experience.
  • Draper is set to improve his world ranking after the French Open and has surpassed American Taylor Fritz.
  • Draper plans to focus on the grass-court season, especially aiming for success at Wimbledon.
  • His strong serve and skills are seen as beneficial for his performance on grass courts.

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