Draper Struggles at US Open, Advances to Second Round After Epic Battle

Jack Draper Advances at US Open After Tough Battle

The tennis player Jack Draper overcame the first round of the US Open, after a close match against qualifier Federico Agustín Gómez. Draper, who was returning to competition after an arm injury, demonstrated his tenacity by winning in four sets. Draper, ranked number 5, hadn’t played since his unexpected defeat at Wimbledon more than seven weeks ago. After that match, he was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left arm, which forced him to take time off the courts. Despite the difficulties, Draper achieved victory with scores of 6-4, 7-5, 6-7(7), 6-2, in a match that lasted more than three hours. The British tennis player will face Belgian Zizou Bergs in the next round.

“I wasn’t sure I’d be able to be here this year, my team did a great job. It wasn’t my best performance, but you have to give credit to my opponent, he played outstanding tennis and I hope to improve as the tournament progresses,” Draper stated.

Jack Draper

Draper had some problems with his service, committing five double faults. The player admitted that he expected to feel discomfort in his arm, which was evidenced by a compression sleeve. For his part, Gómez proved to be a complicated rival, using his powerful serve and an aggressive game that earned him the support of the public. Despite Gómez’s resistance, Draper managed to prevail in the fourth set, showing his best tennis.

Cam Norrie Advances by Korda’s Retirement

Cam Norrie advanced to the second round of the US Open after his opponent, Sebastian Korda, retired due to injury. Korda, who showed signs of a back injury, was forced to abandon the match after losing the second set. Norrie, who missed last year’s tournament due to an arm injury, hopes to regain momentum after his outstanding performance at Wimbledon. The British tennis player showed understanding towards Korda, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Norrie, ranked 35th, started the match well, breaking Korda’s serve and securing the first set. Korda’s injury became evident in the second set, leading to his retirement. Norrie, who arrived in New York with a three-match losing streak, was pleased with his performance and hopes to continue his good play in the next rounds of the tournament.