Jack Draper suffers shock loss to Jakub Mensik at Miami Open

In the United States, Jack Draper faced a surprising defeat against the Czech teenager Jakub Mensik during the second round of the Miami Open. This match took place shortly after Draper achieved his biggest career milestone by winning the ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells just six days prior. The 23-year-old Draper entered the tournament as the sixth seed and ranked No. 7 in the world, having been on a high following his victory in California. The match had bizarre interruptions, with the second set temporarily paused due to loud booing from Brazilian fans in attendance. These fans had secured their seats to watch their young star, Joao Fonseca, who was scheduled to play after Draper's match. However, the scheduling change led to frustration among the crowd, which ultimately impacted Draper’s performance. Despite breaking Mensik's serve at the beginning, Draper was unable to maintain his momentum, with Mensik equaling the score at 3-3. From that point on, Mensik took control of the match, capitalizing on Draper's unforced errors, especially during the tie-breaks. In the first set tie-break, Draper fell behind, losing 7-6 with Mensik showcasing strong serve. He managed to save six break points in the second set but ultimately lost the second tie-break 7-6 as well, marking one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Draper's focus will now shift towards the upcoming clay season, looking to regroup after this unexpected early exit. Meanwhile, British hopes at the Miami Open now rest on Emma Raducanu’s shoulders, who advances to the next round. The tournament continues with other notable performances, including victories by seeded players and surprise upsets, illustrating the unpredictable nature of tennis competitions.