Jack Draper Reaches Italian Open Last 16 Defeating Vit Kopriva

Jack Draper, currently ranked world No. 5 and British No. 1, has advanced to the round of 16 at the Italian Open after a straight-sets win over Vit Kopriva, despite showing visible frustration by smashing his racquet during the match. Draper has had a strong season, highlighted by his Indian Wells title and a finals appearance in Madrid, although he admitted to feeling low on energy during his latest match. His opponent in the next round is Corentin Moutet, who has had an inconsistent season but recently upset ninth seed Holger Rune in a grueling nearly four-hour match. Draper’s aggressive play led to more winners than Kopriva, though also more unforced errors, and he managed to close out the match despite Kopriva’s resilience in saving multiple break points. Draper’s recent form and mental toughness have been praised, but the demanding schedule and physical toll of continuous play have posed challenges for him. The upcoming match against Moutet is highly anticipated as Draper looks to continue his strong run on clay.