Cilic Sends Fourth Seed Draper Crashing Out of Wimbledon
- Marin Cilic defeated the fourth seed Jack Draper 6-4, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in the second round of Wimbledon 2025 on July 3 at Court One.
- After recovering from a series of injuries, Cilic made his first appearance at Wimbledon since 2021, while Draper sought to build on a strong season but has yet to progress beyond the tournament’s second round.
- Cilic showcased his experience and powerful forehand, producing 53 winners and controlling rallies to force Draper into defensive shuttle runs despite more unforced errors.
- Draper admitted, “I think there’s a lot of areas I need to improve in my game” and described the defeat as “probably one of the toughest losses I feel,” citing difficult grass conditions and line-calling frustrations.
- Cilic’s upset win highlights his grass-court proficiency and halts Draper’s Wimbledon progress, suggesting Draper will focus on improving his grass game and preparing for upcoming hard-court seasons.
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