Draper on Sinner: "That's why he's number 1 in the world"

le 07/09/2024 à 19h37

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Jack Draper had an excellent US Open.

Surprising everyone and taking advantage of a wide-open draw, he made it all the way to the semi-finals before falling to Jannik Sinner (7-5, 7-6, 6-2).

Asked what made the world number 1 so strong, he explained: "That's why Jannik is world number 1.

Because when you play the best players, the intensity is different.

You know, it's a step up. He's got immense experience already and he's so consistent and solid.

His intensity, his ball speed, he has almost no weaknesses and he's just able to be there point after point and raise his level when he needs to.

Mentally, physically, emotionally, everything is constantly progressing, and he's rock solid in every area.

Sinner, any weaknesses? He doesn't have many... I don't know. Maybe he's too nice (laughs)."

Draper Jack

10e, 2990 points

Sinner Jannik

2e, 11500 points

Sinner J • 1

Draper J • 25

US Open

Draw

Fantastically well done Jack but you have to build up your strength & fitness

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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