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Var · Satellite level

Weeks 22 & 23 - French Open (Roland-Garros) - Paris, France (clay) - men's main draw

Neil Gee · County player

It does seem like Jack has too much for Joao Fonseca at this stage of his career, but it's fine margins.

A little dip from Jack and boot could be on the other foot for awhile.

seagull · Hall of fame

This is very impressive from Jack

Smudge226 · Club Coach

Neil Gee wrote:
It does seem like Jack has too much for Joao Fonseca at this stage of his career, but it's fine margins.

A little dip from Jack and boot could be on the other foot for awhile.

Fonseca's unforced errors were the difference in the 2nd, otherwise Draper would of had a much tougher time. Thankfully his first serve improved.

Neil Gee · County player

Forget that about the dip. Jack's romping away with the third set 4-0.

Var · Satellite level

Jack 4-0 up now in third set.

Smudge226 · Club Coach

seagull wrote:
This is very impressive from Jack

Very much but I'm blown away by how powerfully Fonseca is at such a young age. Not just the power but is game is so strong already.

Var · Satellite level

MTO Joao 4-1

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

L32: (5) Jack Draper WR 5 defeated João Fonseca (BRA) WR 65 by 2, 4 & 2 in an hour 1 & 46 minutes

Stroll in the park! smile

Var · Satellite level

All done 6-2 final set well done Jack

Neil Gee · County player

Smudge226 wrote:
Neil Gee wrote:
It does seem like Jack has too much for Joao Fonseca at this stage of his career, but it's fine margins.

A little dip from Jack and boot could be on the other foot for awhile.
Fonseca's unforced errors were the difference in the 2nd, otherwise Draper would of had a much tougher time. Thankfully his first serve improved.

That was a sweet victory. On and off court in what one hour 46 against an opponent like Fonseca. Brilliant.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

Jack absolutely schooled Fonseca - a real masterclass with only the tiniest wobbles/periods of inattention

indiana · Tennis legend

Next up for Jack in the L16, Bublik or Rocha.

Bublik hax just gone 2 sets up, 7-5 6-1

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Fabulous- did someone say recently, Jack would win a slam this season?

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

British number one Jack Draper after beating Brazil's Joao Fonseca: "I knew it was going to be a really tough match, Joao has caught the attention of everyone on tour, the players, the fans. Today my experience came through, I don't think he has played as many Grand Slams as I have but he has got an unbelievably bright future so all the best to him."

"I played good, the first set was really key. I got on top of him and used my forehand really well. Mentally it was a good performance from me today. Happy to be in the second week here today and hopefully more to come."

On the conditions: "My first two rounds I played at night. Playing against Gael the other night, I didn't think I could hit the ball past him. It was so cold and I couldn't really do much, but today the ball was getting up more and the faster conditions definitely suit me. Either way I will be ready for my next round."

On the atmosphere: "It's not like anyone is against me, this is entertainment. It's two guys competing against each other. If you are here and you are Brazilian, you're supporting Joao or if you are French and supporting a French player, that's not against me, you want your player to win and that's fine. I don't think it is bad at all to have a rowdy atmosphere, that's what I play for."

"I played good..." I give up on the youth of today.