Jack Draper Loses His First Match Since His Run To Us Open Semi Finals As Gb Are Beaten By Argentina In Blow T

Jack Draper's Unbeaten Run Ends as GB Falls to Argentina

Early Tournament Exit

Jack Draper's impressive run came to a halt in his first match since reaching the US Open semi-finals. The 21-year-old British player lost to Argentina's Guido Pella in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the opening round of the Davis Cup Finals.

Prior to this match, Draper had won 11 consecutive matches on hard courts, including his US Open run where he defeated Jannik Sinner and Karen Khachanov.

Team Defeat for Great Britain

Draper's loss contributed to Great Britain's overall defeat to Argentina. The team, captained by Leon Smith, lost 3-1 in the tie.

In the other singles match, Dan Evans also lost in straight sets to Francisco Cerundolo, 6-3, 6-3. The doubles pair of Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury salvaged a point for Great Britain, defeating Maximo Gonzalez and Horacio Zeballos, 6-1, 6-2.

Analysis and Impact

Draper's loss is a setback in his impressive season. However, it is important to note that Pella is a seasoned clay-court player with a wealth of Davis Cup experience.

For Great Britain, the defeat to Argentina means they will now face the United States in a relegation play-off. They will need to win that match to avoid being relegated to the World Group I for 2024.