Jack Draper upset ends UK’s French Open singles hopes

3 Jun 2025 • 3:13 AM MYT
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  • Jack Draper suffered a surprising fourth-round defeat at the French Open, losing to Alexander Bublik, the World No 62 from Kazakhstan.
  • Draper, the British No 1 and fifth seed, lost in four sets: 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
  • Bublik's victory ends Britain's hopes in the singles at Roland Garros, following Cameron Norrie's earlier loss to Novak Djokovic.
  • Alexander Bublik, 27, has become the first Kazakh man to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
  • Bublik acknowledged the significance of his win, calling it the best moment of his life and expressing his determination to prepare for the next match.

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