Draper Crashes Out 6-3 7-5

Jack Draper's Cincinnati Open campaign ended in disappointment as he lost 6-3 7-5 to Martin Landaluce in the first round. Draper had been two breaks up in the second set, but failed to capitalize on six set-point chances, ultimately losing five games in a row to exit the tournament.

Draper's performance was marred by 47 unforced errors and 12 double faults, highlighting his ongoing struggles with consistency. The 24-year-old has been plagued by a persistent arm injury, which has seen his world ranking plummet from fourth to as low as 160th in a 12-month period.

In contrast, Cameron Norrie progressed to the second round with a hard-fought 3-6 6-1 6-4 win over Dino Prizmic. Norrie will face Alexander Zverev in the next round, as he looks to build on his recent semi-final appearance in Los Cabos.

Draper's injury woes have been well-documented, with the Briton recently consulting biomechanics expert Carlos Cano to resolve his issues. Despite showing promise in the second set, Draper's confidence seemed to wane as the match slipped away from him.

The US Open, which starts on August 30, will be the next major tournament on the calendar, and Draper will be looking to regain his form in time for the event. For now, though, it's back to the drawing board for the former world number four.

## What's Next Draper's first-round exit will be a disappointment, but he will be looking to learn from his mistakes and come back stronger in his next tournament. With the US Open on the horizon, Draper will be hoping to rediscover his form and make a deep run in the tournament.