British number one Jack Draper says he was not “good enough” in a shock Wimbledon second-round exit, insisting a below-par performance was not because he felt increased pressure at this year’s tournament. Draper was seeded fourth at the All England Club, but lost 6-4 6-3 1-6 6-4 to 36-year-old Marin Cilic. The 23-year-old was the...
Coming into his home Grand Slam tournament, Draper insisted he could handle the increased scrutiny of being the nation’s greatest hope. When Draper regained his place as the world number four following a run to the Queen’s semi-finals, it was a significant moment. As fourth seed at Wimbledon, it meant he was guaranteed to avoid...