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Jack Draper Exits Monte-Carlo Masters After Three-Set Loss to Davidovich Fokina

Serve struggles and momentum shifts defined Draper's last-16 defeat, with Davidovich Fokina advancing despite his own mental challenges.

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Overview

  • Jack Draper was eliminated from the Monte-Carlo Masters in the last-16 after a 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
  • Draper’s performance was marred by serve inconsistencies, including 10 double faults, which proved decisive in the final set.
  • Davidovich Fokina acknowledged battling mental struggles during the match but credited his resilience in key moments for the victory.
  • The match featured significant momentum swings, with Draper leveling scores in the first two sets before falling in the decider.
  • This result continues a season of fluctuating form for Draper, highlighting ongoing challenges with serve reliability and mental resilience.