US EditionTennis-I'm one or two years behind Sinner and Alcaraz, says Draper | Sports-Games
- Jack Draper, world number five, lost to Alexander Bublik in the French Open fourth round on June 2, 2025, in Paris.
- Draper's defeat followed his previous U.S. Open semi-finals run and reflected his view that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz remain one to two years ahead.
- Draper took the first set but eventually lost 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 after missing five break points and facing an unpredictable Bublik, ranked 62nd.
- Draper expressed his frustration with the outcome and acknowledged that he still has much to improve in order to reach the level of players like Sinner and Alcaraz.
- This loss ended Britain's singles hopes at Roland Garros and highlighted Draper's ongoing challenge to close the gap with the top-ranked players.
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Eliminated in the 8th final by Kazakh Alexander Bublik, the Britishman now looks forward to his favourite turf and Wimbledon.
Tennis-I'm one or two years behind Sinner and Alcaraz, says Draper | Sports-Games
Tennis-I'm one or two years behind Sinner and Alcaraz, says Draper Jack Draper is in his early 20s, just like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and his run to the U.S. Open semi-finals last year caught the eye, but the Briton feels he has a lot of catching up to do to compete at the dominant duo's level.World number five Draper exited the French Open in the fourth round with a 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 defeat against Kazakh Alexander Bublik on Monday, mis…
Jack Draper knocked out of Roland Garros in surprise defeat as Britain suffers double blow
Jack Draper has been knocked out of the French Open in the fourth round by Kazakhstani Alexander Bublik.The world No. 62 reached his first-ever Grand Sam quarter-final, beating the Briton 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.British No. 1 Draper was stunned by Bublik, despite the fact he was largely solid.It's Draper's worst defeat by ranking since he lost in the first round at the Roland Garros last year.It was a thrilling encounter in which Draper well and trul…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Draper v Bublik LIVE: British No 1 out of French Open after Djokovic beats Norrie
The fourth round saw British hopes in the French Open come to an end
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