Jack Draper was pressured to retire injured throughout Sunday’s Japan Open quarter-final towards France’s Ugo Humbert.
Having misplaced the primary set in Tokyo 7-5, British No 1 Draper acquired remedy for an belly grievance and, at 2-1 behind, might not proceed, bringing his match run to an finish.
Humbert will now face Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic – who Draper lately beat on the US Open – for a spot within the ultimate.
Draper, who was enjoying his first ATP Tour match since his run to the final 4 of the US Open earlier this month, initially continued after remedy, earlier than pulling out together with his motion throughout rallies clearly restricted.
Earlier than travelling to Japan, the 22-year-old misplaced each of his matches for Nice Britain on the Davis Cup, however kicked on to defeat Italy’s Mattia Bellucci after which Polish second seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight units within the Japanese capital, enjoying some excellent tennis.
Draper, who has loved an injury-free run to this point in 2024, endured disrupted 2021, 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
Following the coin toss and warm-up, the beginning of the match was briefly delayed by rain, with the gamers leaving the court docket because the roof was closed.
Draper and Humbert have been then every damaged twice within the opening 9 video games earlier than the previous known as for the physios.
Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant
Draper had earlier pulled off a tremendous defensive shot to interrupt Humbert within the opening set
The Briton, who lay along with the court docket for remedy, efficiently served to remain within the first set, however he was damaged in his subsequent service sport as fellow left-hander Humbert seized the initiative with a surprising cross-court forehand.
Draper managed an extra three video games earlier than trudging from court docket after calling time on the competition.
What’s developing on Sky Sports activities Tennis in October?
- Shanghai Masters – ATP 1000 (October 2-13 – Jack Draper in motion)
- Wuhan Open – WTA 1000 (October 6-12 – Emma Raducanu in motion)
Sky Sports activities+ has formally launched and will likely be built-in into Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports activities app, giving Sky Sports activities prospects entry to over 50 per cent extra dwell sport this 12 months at no additional value. Discover out extra right here.
