According to BBC Sport tennis news, British player Jack Draper faced a surprising second-round exit at Wimbledon, losing to Marin Cilic. Draper, seeded fourth, acknowledged his performance fell short, denying increased pressure affected him. He expressed disappointment in his grass court game this year despite recent successes on other surfaces.
Key highlights:
• Draper admits defeat to Cilic as not playing well enough.
• Seeded fourth, Draper’s loss contrasts with recent successes in other tournaments.
• Draper reflects on Andy Murray’s Wimbledon achievements for inspiration.
• Experts anticipated Draper’s potential as a Wimbledon contender.
• Draper’s disappointment in his grass court performance despite past successes.
The unexpected Wimbledon exit raises questions about Draper’s ability to perform consistently on grass courts.
Source: BBC Sport