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Draper Dumped Out by Spectacular Cilic in Wimbledon Second Round

  • Marin Cilic, the 36-year-old former world No.3 and 2014 US Open champion, defeated British No.1 Jack Draper in the second round of Wimbledon 2025.
  • Cilic returned this year after two right knee surgeries and a four-year absence from Wimbledon, having recently won the Nottingham Open as the oldest grass-court Challenger champion.
  • Draper, age 23 and ranked world No.4, entered Wimbledon following a strong 2025 season including the Indian Wells title, but failed to advance past the second round for the third consecutive year.
  • Draper emphasized the importance of focusing on his current opponent and not getting distracted by the prospect of playing multiple matches in the future, highlighting his approach to concentrating on what is within his control during the competition.
  • Cilic's victory highlights his determination to prolong his career despite physical challenges, while Draper's exit continues a trend of early defeats for top British seeds at Wimbledon.
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expaTimes broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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