Carlos Alcaraz Advances, Jack Draper Withdraws Injured at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz advanced in the Australian Open after Jack Draper was forced to retire due to injury during their fourth-round match, leading 7-5, 6-1. Draper, battling through multiple five-set matches, called for a medical timeout after the first set and ultimately withdrew, receiving applause from the crowd for his efforts. Alcaraz showed sportsmanship by writing a heartfelt message on a camera lens, wishing Draper a speedy recovery. Despite Draper's physical struggles, he expressed pride in his improved resilience, having previously canceled a training camp with Alcaraz due to injury. Alcaraz, now reaching his 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal, expressed his sadness for Draper, emphasizing the Brit's character and potential return to form. The Spaniard is now set to face Novak Djokovic in the next round.