Alex de Minaur made it a golden day for Wimbledon's newest power couple as he outlasted Britain's Jack Draper, with girlfriend Katie Boulter watching on ...
Draper admitted in Surbiton last week that his body was not yet ready for five-set combat. With that in mind, the second-set tiebreak felt crucial to his chances of victory. His lefty serve and forehand are the standout strokes but his backhand was exceptional last night in both attack and defence. At 5-5, Draper made his attack on the De Minaur serve. Yet as the first set progressed, Draper outgunned him. It felt a little like Andy Murray’s five-set loss to David Nalbandian in 2005, when the Scottish teenager’s talent could not be matched by his cramping body.
JACK Draper will be carrying the hopes of British tennis fans onto the Wimbledon No1 court later today when he faces Australian 19th seed Alex De…
I think I can use my weapons and hopefully play well. “I came here confident. “I think that’s our mentality, that every week, every day, I’m improving. I want to have a great career, especially in grand slams. “I felt like Zizou is someone who is quite a dangerous player. Overall he’s a great competitor, a tough player to play against.
The battle between the former junior finalists saw Australian De Minaur come from a set down to defeat Draper 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 in three hours and two minutes ...
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Draper beat Belgian Zizou Bergs in straight sets in the opening round as was looking to take inspiration from Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter, Liam Broady and ...
"I mean, the first time having played two five-set matches in a row. I said it after the first round, he's one of the fittest guys on tour. "I managed to control my emotions very well and played a really good match.
JACK DRAPER exited Wimbledon under the Court One roof.But the future of British tennis will be back.Draper thrilled the SW19 fans in a clash of power.
Now it was a test of Draper's courage and maturity - as well as his nerve - and he fatally blinked twice at the start of the third, fatigue starting to set in as de Minaur remained relentlessly consistent, closing it out with growing confidence. Draper was never in the tie-break, dropping every point as de Minaur pumped his first to mark levelling the match. The Brit, whose net play never matched his ground strokes, was unable to capitalise on three break points in the first game of the second set and two more in the seventh as de Minaur served himself out of trouble.
Australian De Minaur came from a set down in the battle between the former junior finalists to defeat Draper 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 in three hours and two minutes ...
I think I have the mentality to do that. I want to be a top player.” “I think I do need these types of lessons to really grow. It’s just going to take a bit of time.” I think I can take a lot of positives. There’s also a lot of things I need to improve and keep working, developing.
Australian De Minaur came from a set down in the battle between the former junior finalists to defeat Draper 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 in three hours and two minutes ...
I think I have the mentality to do that. I want to be a top player.” It’s just going to take a bit of time.” “I think I do need these types of lessons to really grow. There’s also a lot of things I need to improve and keep working, developing. I think I can take a lot of positives.
The battle between the former junior finalists saw Australian De Minaur come from a set down to defeat Draper 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 in three hours and two minutes ...
The Londoner already feels he can mix it with the best in the world and, having seen an early break slip away, he got his reward for applying consistent pressure with another in the 11th game. De Minaur is one of the best athletes and most consistent hitters out there but Draper more than matched him, wowing the excited crowd with the power of his serve and groundstrokes. Jack Draper showed his huge potential but saw his Wimbledon run end in the second round with defeat by 19th seed Alex De Minaur.
Katie Boulter says that Alex de Minaur is a “pretty good boyfriend” but he is at least one step up from that appraisal when it comes to being a tennis ...
The battle between the former junior finalists saw Australian De Minaur come from a set down to defeat Draper 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 in three hours and two minutes ...
The 20-year-old won the first set on Court One but fell to a 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 defeat.
The Londoner already feels he can mix it with the best in the world and, having seen an early break slip away, he got his reward for applying consistent pressure with another in the 11th game. De Minaur is one of the best athletes and most consistent hitters out there but Draper more than matched him, wowing the excited crowd with the power of his serve and groundstrokes. Jack Draper showed his huge potential but saw his Wimbledon run end in the second round with defeat by 19th seed Alex De Minaur.
Jack Draper vowed to come back stronger after seeing his Wimbledon run end in the second round with defeat by 19th seed Alex De Minaur.
I think I have the mentality to do that. I want to be a top player.” “I think I do need these types of lessons to really grow. It’s just going to take a bit of time.” I think I can take a lot of positives. There’s also a lot of things I need to improve and keep working, developing.
Jack Draper was told “he had a very bright future” by Alex De Minaur who ended the 20-year-old home favourite's bid to reach the third round of Wimbledon at ...
A hell of a talent. A hell of a talent. Jack’s a hell of a competitor. The Brit attempted to shorten the points with a touch of serve and volley. Jack’s a hell of a competitor. The physical demands of the encounter – including a series of energy-sapping, hard-hitting rallies – along with the Demon’s high level of tennis, tested Draper’s resolve.
Jack Draper's Wimbledon campaign ended in a second round defeat by Alex De Minaur, but he's promised to come back better and stronger.
- Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon I think I have the mentality to do that. I think I can take a lot of positives.
The 20-year-old won the first set on Court One but fell to a 5-7 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-3 defeat.
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Jack Draper believes he needs to improve his physicality to make his mark in the Grand Slams, after being knocked out by Alex de Minaur at Wimbledon.
It’s a really good challenge for me. Guys at the start of their career, it’s a natural progression. “It’s not rocket science.