French Open 2023: Jack Draper pressured to drag out injured from first-round match
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ack Draper withdrew injured from his first-round match in opposition to Tomas Etcheverry on the French Open leaving British hopes resting with simply Cameron Norrie.
Draper, who had recovered from 4-1 to degree the scores, began serving underarm in sport eight following discomfort in his shoulder.
He held one service sport however his Argentinian opponent broke to take the set, after which Draper known as out the coach for remedy on his left shoulder.
The 21-year-old had solely simply returned from a hip damage and has additionally been beset by stomach points this season.
But speaking ahead of the tournament, he sounded a assured word that he was match for the second Grand Slam of the season.
Following his remedy, he managed to play only one extra service sport earlier than abandoning.
Britain was already with none gamers within the singles draw after six didn’t make it by way of qualifying and with Dan Evans’ day-one defeat and Draper’s damage withdrawal, Norrie is now flying the flag solo for Britain.
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