Jack Draper, the 23-year-old British tennis player and the current number one in the UK, has been forced to retire from the Japan Open quarter-finals due to an injury. Draper, who reached the semi-finals of the US Open this month, a career-best performance at a Grand Slam, was playing against France’s Ugo Humbert in Tokyo.
The match did not go as planned for Draper. He lost the first set 7-5 and was trailing 2-1 in the second set when he decided to take a medical time out to receive treatment on his abdominal area. Despite his efforts to continue, Draper ultimately decided to retire from the match.
Humbert will now face Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the semi-finals for a spot in the final. This early exit is a setback for Draper, who has been showing great promise in recent tournaments.
Draper’s performance in the US Open was particularly impressive, and his early exit from the Japan Open will undoubtedly be a disappointment for his fans and supporters. As tennis enthusiasts continue to follow the latest developments in the sport, this injury highlights the challenges faced by players at all levels.
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