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July 04, 2025

Draper sent packing by Cilic

JACK DRAPER walked on to Court No.1 looking to reach the third round at Wimbledon for the first time - he walked off it after being given a brutal reality check.

Marin Cilic, finalist here in 2017, showed the British No.1 how much progress he still has to make if he’s to go on to become a great of the game.

In truth, a painful dose of perspective had descended on Wimbledon following the news of Diogo Jota's death.

The sudden loss of the Liverpool footballer felt like it transcended sport but while his senseless death sent shockwaves around the world, it would not stop life from going on.

Having cruised through round one, Draper knew he faced a much sterner test in the shape of the Croatian.

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