British tennis player Jack Draper reflected on his recent match at the 2024 US Open, acknowledging that his serving wasn’t at its best but his overall game was solid. He saved break points and improved as the match progressed. Draper also discussed the mental challenge of high expectations following his upset win against a top player, emphasizing the importance of focusing on recovery and not getting distracted by external factors.
He shared how his experiences and progress throughout the year have given him more confidence and improved his mental, physical, and emotional well-being compared to the previous year. Draper revealed that it took time for him to gain confidence in his body and stop worrying about injuries, but with the help of trainers and coaches, he has made significant strides.
In another part of the press conference, Draper discussed his physical struggles and the impact of injuries on his career, explaining that he learned to address his injuries and build a solid foundation for his physicality with the help of his old fitness trainer.
He also shared his thoughts on the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, attributing their performances to the emotional and physical toll of the Olympic final.
He concluded the press conference by thanking everyone for attending.
Draper at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.25 (career-high), Draper achieved an overall 28-17 record in 2024. Jack is playing at the U.S. Open where he defeated the world no.41 Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 6-0 4-0 ret., the world no.64 Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4 6-2 6-2 and the world no.74 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Jack Draper will take on the world no.39 Tomas Machac in the 4th round. Their head to head is 3-0 for Machac.
Jack has won 1 title in 2024 in Stuttgart. Jack was the runner-up in Adelaide (Adelaide International).
