Jack Draper won’t be playing at the 2024 Croatia Open in Umag after a rough Wimbledon.
He had an impressive start to his grass season, reaching the final at the Stuttgart Open and beating Matteo Berrettini to claim his first ATP title. This was a big deal for Draper, who had been dealing with injuries for years. His success continued at the Cinch Championships where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz, last year’s winner.
But then things got tough . Draper’s journey ended in the quarter-finals when Tommy Paul, who eventually won the tournament, stopped him. Despite this, many thought Draper would shine at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Disappointment:
Fans were talking about him making it to the second week of Wimbledon. He did win his first match but needed five sets to beat Elias Ymer. It wasn’t as smooth as his Stuttgart performance.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| gb Jack Draper | 23 | 1,131 | 13 - 12 |
In the next round, Cameron Norrie beat him in just three sets. This was a big letdown since many saw him as a potential dark horse in the tournament.
Many fans felt disappointed because they believed he could reach at least the quarter-finals or semi-finals with his skills. However, after this setback, Draper decided not to play in Umag.
No specific reason was given for his withdrawal; maybe he wants to take some time off and get ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics .
What do you think about Draper’s decision?