British Tennis Star Jack Draper’s Emotional Interview After Reaching US Open Quarter-Finals, Admits He Nearly Stopped Playing

British tennis star Jack Draper gave an emotional interview after reaching his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday.

Draper Gives Emotional Interview After Reaching Quarter-Finals

The 21-year-old delivered a dominant victory over Tomas Machac at the US Open, winning 6-3 6-1 6-2 against the Czech.

The win was a major milestone in the career of Draper, which has been hampered by injuries in recent years. After the match, Draper admitted that there were times when he considered quitting tennis altogether.

“I’ve been through a lot the last few years,” Draper said in an emotional post-match interview. “With injuries, there were times when I was going to stop playing tennis. I remember those moments all the time, and they make new experiences easier for me.”

Draper’s victory has been compared to Emma Raducanu’s stunning underdog story at the US Open in 2021, which she ended up winning.

Jack Draper is going into the quarterfinals looking DANGEROUS. pic.twitter.com/k4pdLd44LL

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2024

Tough Test Awaits Draper Next

The young Brit will now face a tough test in the quarter-finals against Alex de Minaur, but his recent form could give him the confidence he needs to overcome the Australian.

“I just need to keep going now,” Draper said. “I love playing here in New York. I’ll go for it again, I love playing on these big stages.”

Draper’s breakthrough at the US Open is a significant moment for British tennis. The young star has the potential to become one of the biggest names in the sport in the coming years.