Jack Draper Acknowledges Gap Behind Sinner, Alcaraz After French Open Exit

Jack Draper, ranked world No. 5, was eliminated in the fourth round of the French Open by Alexander Bublik, missing a potential quarter-final against world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Despite his impressive run to the US Open semifinals last year and having beaten Carlos Alcaraz twice, Draper acknowledges he is still behind Sinner and Alcaraz in experience and consistency. He noted that while his level is improving, he needs to perform consistently in high-stakes tournaments to reach their level, admitting they have played double the matches he has and are ahead by one or two years in their careers. Draper expressed disappointment with his French Open exit but remains optimistic about his progress on clay and his future potential. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz continues his pursuit of his 11th clay-court title, with top players like Sinner and Alcaraz seen as dominant forces on the clay. Former ATP pro Tim Henman considers Alcaraz the favorite for the French Open over Sinner, reflecting Alcaraz's superior record on clay and head-to-head advantage.