Jack Draper Wins US Open First Round Despite On-Court Sickness

Jack Draper advanced to the second round of the 2025 US Open after a hard-fought four-set victory against Argentine qualifier Federico Agustin Gomez. Despite battling a left-arm injury that sidelined him since Wimbledon and visibly struggling with physical issues including vomiting during the match, Draper managed to secure the win 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7-9), 6-2. The match highlighted Draper's challenges with fitness and form, as his serve speed was down from previous years, and he had not played competitive singles for over 50 days. Draper acknowledged it was not his best performance but praised Gomez for his strong play and expressed optimism about improving as the tournament progresses. Gomez, a late bloomer ranked outside the top 200, showed moments of brilliance, especially in the third set tiebreak where he fought back to win a set. Draper's victory marks his eighth grand slam singles win this year, surpassing his previous best and reflecting his resilience amid physical and mental hurdles.