Draper survives 'mentally tough' Italian Open test days after heartbreaking loss

Draper survives 'mentally tough' Italian Open test days after heartbreaking loss

Jack Draper broke Italian hearts as he defeated Luciano Darderi at the Foro Italico.

Tennis | Rome 2025 | Draper cruises past Darderi to continue clay court momentum, Kopriva awaits

By Tony Fairbairn Jack Draper [5] def Luciano Darderi 6-1 6-4 Draper v Vit Kopriva [Q] | H2H: Draper leads 1-0 ROME, ITALY – Jack Draper cruised past Luciano Darderi in straight sets to continue his recent clay court momentum and will now face Vit Kopriva in Rome.   Browse the Britwatch Sports Amazon Page for our latest Tennis Equipment recommendations   Jack Draper [5] def Luciano Darderi 6-1 6-4 Embed from Getty Images Jack Draper is into …

British tennis number one Jack Draper continued his good form with a straight sets victory over Lucian Darderi at the Italian Open.

The world number five, from Sutton, took the opening set 6-1 – but was pushed closer in the second round winning it 6-4. Draper says his rise up the rankings has improved his confidence. He faces Czech player Vit Kopriva in the third round.

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Jack Draper’s aura is growing on the ATP Tour, with Italy’s Luciano Darderi the latest player to wilt under the spell of the British No 1. Draper was put under relentless pressure in the second set of a match played before a partisan Italian crowd, but he fended off a host of break points to secure a 6-1, 6-4 win. It was another hugely impressive display from the form player on the ATP Tour, who looked relatively fresh despite playing in the fin…

Flawless Jack Draper cruises past Luciano Darderi in to reach Rome third round

Jack Draper secured a straightforward victory against Italian Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-4 and continues his impeccable form, advancing to the third round of the Rome Open. The world No. 5 had a flawless first set and overcame crucial points in the second set to eliminate the local player. The recent Ma...

Preview: Jack Draper vs. Vit Kopriva - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Italian Open third-round match between Jack Draper and Vit Kopriva, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.