Jack Draper Ends ATP Season After Paris Masters Loss

Jack Draper has concluded his 2024 tennis season following a challenging defeat to Alex de Minaur in the third round of the Paris Masters. The 22-year-old British player, who recently won his first ATP 500 title in Vienna and reached the US Open semi-finals, fell short in a closely contested match, ultimately losing 5-7, 6-2, 6-3. Draper had been on a seven-match winning streak before this loss, which dashed his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals. Fatigue played a significant role in his performance, as he had just completed his eighth match in ten days, facing two top-10 opponents during this stretch. Despite the setback, Draper will end the season ranked 14th in the world, a career-high, and will reflect positively on a year that marked significant achievements in his career. He now aims to prepare for the 2025 season, hoping to build on his success.