Jack Draper Faces On-Court Illness During US Open Semifinals
Jack Draper's Battle with Illness in the Semifinals
NEW YORK — Jack Draper saw the biggest match of his young career dampened by physical illness and repeated vomiting episodes that contributed to his semifinal defeat at the 2024 US Open.
“It's the worst feeling ever,” Draper expressed. “You can't move around the court when that happens.”
Challenges in Humid Conditions
Playing in uncomfortable conditions on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Draper struggled with the humidity, sweating through his shoes and getting sick multiple times. He called for a medical timeout in the second set. “I think it was obviously a very physical match,” Draper noted.
- Draper began feeling sick at the end of the first set.
- He faced reigning Australian Open champion, Jannik Sinner.
- Draper dropped serve twice in the third set, leading to his defeat.
“You don't feel better,” Draper said, describing his worsening symptoms. “You feel more dizzy and more sick the more you are.”
Looking Forward
Despite his defeat, Draper remains optimistic about his future after his career-best Grand Slam finish. “I think it's just a matter of time,” he remarked, hopeful for future opportunities to improve and succeed.
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