Draper savors: "I can't wait to see what happens next".

le 10/09/2024 à 11h54

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Jack Draper was the biggest surprise of the US Open.

The uninhibited Briton made it all the way to the semi-finals with great authority, before finally losing to eventual winner Sinner (7-5, 7-6, 6-2).

On the strength of his fine fortnight, he will be ranked 20th in the world this week, a first in his young career.

After a total loss of confidence just over a year ago, Draper has come a long way and is proud of it: "Top 20! I remember sitting on the sofa at home 14 months ago, watching the Wimbledon final.

I could see my ranking dropping outside the Top 100. My head was in the sand!

It just goes to show that consistent work and the right people around you can change everything!

I can't wait to see what happens next."

Draper Jack

10e, 2990 points

US Open

Draw

Sinner J • 1

Draper J • 25

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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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