Jack Draper was pressured to retire injured throughout Sunday’s Japan Open quarter-final in opposition to France’s Ugo Humbert.
Having misplaced the primary set in Tokyo 7-5, British No 1 Draper obtained therapy for an belly criticism and, at 2-1 behind, might now not proceed, bringing his match run to an finish.
Humbert will now face Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic – who Draper not too long ago beat on the US Open – for a spot within the last.
Draper, who was taking part in his first ATP Tour match since his run to the final 4 of the US Open earlier this month, initially continued after therapy, earlier than pulling out along with his motion throughout rallies clearly restricted.
Earlier than travelling to Japan, the 22-year-old misplaced each of his matches for Nice Britain on the Davis Cup, however kicked on to defeat Italy’s Mattia Bellucci after which Polish second seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight units within the Japanese capital, taking part in some very good tennis.
Draper, who has loved an injury-free run to date in 2024, endured disrupted 2021, 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
Following the coin toss and warm-up, the beginning of the match was briefly delayed by rain, with the gamers leaving the courtroom because the roof was closed.
Draper and Humbert have been then every damaged twice within the opening 9 video games earlier than the previous referred to as for the physios.
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Draper had earlier pulled off an incredible defensive shot to interrupt Humbert within the opening set
The Briton, who lay along with the courtroom for therapy, efficiently served to remain within the first set, however he was damaged in his subsequent service sport as fellow left-hander Humbert seized the initiative with a shocking cross-court forehand.
Draper managed an additional three video games earlier than trudging from courtroom after calling time on the competition.
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