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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Jack Draper preaches ‘patience’ after Australian Open defeat to Rafael Nadal

AP

Jack Draper vowed to work tirelessly to improve his physical conditioning after being struck down by cramp during a four-set loss to defending champion Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.

The draw had handed the 21-year-old rising British star a blockbuster clash with his childhood idol on his debut at Melbourne Park, and an opportunity to really break through onto the world stage given Nadal’s poor form.

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