US EditionWhy 'angry' Jack Draper destroyed his racket in dramatic Italian Open meltdown
- Jack Draper destroyed his racket during a match at the Italian Open after feeling frustrated with missed break points, leading to a code violation for his outburst.
- Draper won the match against Vit Kopriva with a score of 6-4, 6-3 but admitted to feeling low on energy and emotionally taxed.
- He explained that his recent success has led to mental and physical exhaustion, stating, "It's tough...especially if you go deep."
- Commentator Annabel Croft described Draper's actions as a "bit of a meltdown" after he missed four break points while leading in the second set.
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Andy Murray admitted Jack Draper act is 'sign of weakness' as tennis star shares anger issue - The Mirror
Jack Draper has opened up about his temper in the wake of his Italian Open meltdown, with the young British star perhaps needing to heed the words of Andy Murray
Why 'angry' Jack Draper destroyed his racket in dramatic Italian Open meltdown
Jack Draper was handed a code violation for his outburst in Rome (Picture: Sky Sports) British tennis star Jack Draper has named two reasons why he destroyed his racket in a ‘meltdown’ during his Italian Open victory over Vit Kopriva. Draper secured his spot in the last 16 on Sunday with a 6-4 6-4 win over Kopriva but the British No.1 was handed a code violation for his outburst. The 23-year-old appeared to become frustrated when he failed to co…
Jack Draper handed punishment after smashing tennis racket on court in Italian Open meltdown
Jack Draper handed punishment after smashing tennis racket on court in Italian Open meltdown - British tennis star Jack Draper received a code violation warning after destroying his racket during a "meltdown" at the Italian Open, despite being in control of his match
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