Jack Draper knocked out of French Open by qualifier Jesper de Jong

Jack Draper knocked out of French Open by qualifier Jesper de Jong

Briton beaten by world No 176 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-3Draper misses chance of second-round clash with Alcaraz

Jack Draper continues to search for a monumental result to ignite his career as he suffered a crushing loss in the opening round of the French Open on Sunday, losing 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 3-6, 6-3 to Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands in the longest match of his career.

Draper initially seemed en route to an even more miserable defeat as he served extremely badly, struck his forehand tentatively and was overwhelmed by a far more decisive De Jong, a qualifier, quickly falling down two sets and 3-0. But the Briton ­found a second wind.

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