BBC Sport · Sep 13, 2024
'A mental calendar' - Draper raises scheduling fears
Jack Draper played his 49th singles match of the season in the Davis Cup tie against ArgentinaBritish number one Jack Draper believes it will be "very hard" for the next generation of tennis players to "achieve longevity" because of a packed calendar.
The 22-year-old returned to court for a Davis Cup tie in Manchester on Friday - a week after his US Open semi-final in New York.
Draper was beaten in straight sets by an inspired Francisco Cerundolo as Britain lost the tie against Argentina.
"There's no doubt it's a quick turnaround, I think a lot of people in my position would have not come this week," said Draper, who has played 49 singles matches this year.