Jannik Sinner Defeats Jack Draper in US Open Semi-Final

Britain's Jack Draper faced a challenging loss to Italy's Jannik Sinner in a dramatic US Open semi-final. The 22-year-old Draper, a rising British tennis star, faced health complications during the match, vomiting on the court four times. The bout ended in a 7-5, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 defeat, marking Draper's first appearance in a Grand Slam semi-final. This is prepared by SSP.

Draper, the 25th seed, managed to push the world number one, Sinner, in the first set. However, as the match progressed into the second set, the physicality intensified, and a visibly unwell Draper struggled to maintain his performance. He expressed his frustration and helplessness, noting that the occasion and accumulated stress resulted in his nausea.

Despite prioritizing hydration and nutrition, Draper found it difficult to keep proper nourishment down, exacerbating his weakness and dizziness. This allowed Sinner to control the third set with ease, culminating in Draper, weakened and spent, hugging his Italian friend after a grueling display of endurance.

Sinner, too, faced physical trials, needing treatment for his left wrist during the match in the humid conditions. Post-match, he expressed empathy for Draper’s predicament and acknowledged the distinct pressures of reaching the semi-finals.

Draper celebrated his significant run at the US Open, stepping up as the new face of British tennis, especially since Andy Murray’s retirement earlier this summer. On the other side, Sinner advanced to seek his second major title, having previously won the Australian Open and will clash with the American 12th seed Taylor Fritz in Sunday's final. The recent pressure on Sinner extends beyond the courts, as he was recently cleared of doping allegations traced back to an unintentional ingestion during a massage earlier this year.

Sinner praised Draper's breakthrough performance and progressive improvement, anticipating future comparable battles on the court between the two friends.