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Draper Collapses After Leading, Spurns Six Set Points
13 Aug
Summary
- Jack Draper lost after leading 5-2 in the second set.
- He squandered six set points in his first-round exit.
- Draper struggled with 47 unforced errors and 12 double faults.
Jack Draper experienced a disappointing first-round exit at the Cincinnati Open, losing in straight sets to Martin Landaluce. Draper held a commanding 5-2 lead in the second set and had six opportunities to win the set, but failed to convert any. Landaluce seized the momentum, winning five games in a row to secure a 6-3, 7-5 victory.
The British player, ranked world number 64, recorded 47 unforced errors and 12 double faults during the match. This loss marks his second match since returning from a persistent arm injury that had caused his ranking to drop significantly over the past year.
Draper has recently sought assistance from biomechanics expert Carlos Cano to address his injury issues. Despite not appearing injured during the match, his confidence seemed to waver as his opponent mounted a comeback.
