LOSING CAN'T BE NORMAL FOR JACK

Draper vows to show that he can go distance in Paris

- By Neil McLeman

JACK DRAPER insisted “I don’t want to be normal” after admitting he struggled with fatigue when losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open quarter-finals.

The reigning French Open champion said the British No.1 will still be a rival for his title in Paris after winning 6-4 6-4.

But the world No.5 lacked his usual energy in the Italian capital after reaching the Madrid final, and lost five consecutive games - including three breaks of serve after leading 4-2 in the opening set.

Draper, who has worked hard on his fitness, said: "I've been playing the last four weeks now pretty much.