Jack Draper succumbs to injury as Carlos Alcaraz marches into Australian Open quarter-finals

Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seed Alcaraz Three consecutive five-setters catch up with British hope

After an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the satisfaction of pounding past old mental and physical barriers, defeat came quickly for a physically ruined Jack Draper on the vast, lonely surrounds of Rod Laver Arena.

Across from a special young player on the path towards all-time greatness, Draper’s brilliant Australian Open run ended with a retirement in the fourth round as he was defeated 7-5, 6-1 ret. by Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday afternoon AEST.

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